Amaranth is a
warm medium color with the hex code #EA1A4E.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
234, 26, 78 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 67%, 8% for print applications.
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Amaranth
#EA1A4E
Amaranth color values
- HEX
- #EA1A4E
- RGB
- 234, 26, 78
- HSL
- 345°, 83%, 51%
- CMYK
- 0, 89, 67, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Amaranth sits at 345° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Amaranth is rendered as rgb(234, 26, 78), where the red channel dominates at 234, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Amaranth translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 89M 67Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (89%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Amaranth
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EA1A4E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 234, 26, 78;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EA1A4E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 67%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(234, 26, 78)
rgba(234, 26, 78, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EA1A4E?
#EA1A4E is Amaranth, a warm medium color with RGB values of 234, 26, 78. It has a hue of 345°, 83%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EA1A4E?
The RGB color code for #EA1A4E is rgb(234, 26, 78). This means it contains 234 red,
26 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Amaranth (#EA1A4E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EA1A4E in CSS?
You can use #EA1A4E in CSS with:
background-color: #EA1A4E; or color: #EA1A4E; or as an RGB value: rgb(234, 26, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 67%, 8%.