Skip to main content

Pale Amaranth

#E9C1AF

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #E9C1AF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 233, 193, 175 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 25%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#E9C1AF
RGB
233, 193, 175
HSL
19°, 57%, 80%
CMYK
0, 17, 25, 9

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 19° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Amaranth work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pale Amaranth in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 17%, 25%, 9% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pale Amaranth

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E9C1AF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 193, 175;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E9C1AF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 25%
K: 9%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(233, 193, 175)
rgba(233, 193, 175, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C1AF?
#E9C1AF is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 233, 193, 175. It has a hue of 19°, 57% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E9C1AF?
The RGB color code for #E9C1AF is rgb(233, 193, 175). This means it contains 233 red, 193 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#E9C1AF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9C1AF in CSS?
You can use #E9C1AF in CSS with: background-color: #E9C1AF; or color: #E9C1AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 193, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 25%, 9%.