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Pale Violet Red

#EF8FAB

Pale Violet Red is a warm light color with the hex code #EF8FAB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 143, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 40%, 28%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#EF8FAB
RGB
239, 143, 171
HSL
343°, 75%, 75%
CMYK
0, 40, 28, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 343° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 75% saturation and 75% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Violet Red 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 Violet Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 40%, 28%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pale Violet Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EF8FAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 143, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EF8FAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 40%
Y: 28%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(239, 143, 171)
rgba(239, 143, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 343° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8FAB?
#EF8FAB is Pale Violet Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 239, 143, 171. It has a hue of 343°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EF8FAB?
The RGB color code for #EF8FAB is rgb(239, 143, 171). This means it contains 239 red, 143 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#EF8FAB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EF8FAB in CSS?
You can use #EF8FAB in CSS with: background-color: #EF8FAB; or color: #EF8FAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 143, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 28%, 6%.

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