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Pale Amaranth

#EBB2AD

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #EBB2AD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 178, 173 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 26%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#EBB2AD
RGB
235, 178, 173
HSL
5°, 61%, 80%
CMYK
0, 24, 26, 8

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 5° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 61% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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%, 24%, 26%, 8% 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: #EBB2AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 178, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EBB2AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 26%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(235, 178, 173)
rgba(235, 178, 173, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBB2AD?
#EBB2AD is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 235, 178, 173. It has a hue of 5°, 61% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EBB2AD?
The RGB color code for #EBB2AD is rgb(235, 178, 173). This means it contains 235 red, 178 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#EBB2AD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EBB2AD in CSS?
You can use #EBB2AD in CSS with: background-color: #EBB2AD; or color: #EBB2AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 178, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 26%, 8%.