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Pastel Caramel

#F0C1A8

Pastel Caramel is a warm light color with the hex code #F0C1A8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 193, 168 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 30%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Caramel Color Values

HEX
#F0C1A8
RGB
240, 193, 168
HSL
21°, 71%, 80%
CMYK
0, 20, 30, 6

About this color

Pastel Caramel sits at 21° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 71% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Pastel Caramel 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 Pastel Caramel in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 20%, 30%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pastel Caramel

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F0C1A8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 193, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F0C1A8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 30%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 193, 168)
rgba(240, 193, 168, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0C1A8?
#F0C1A8 is Pastel Caramel, a warm light color with RGB values of 240, 193, 168. It has a hue of 21°, 71% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F0C1A8?
The RGB color code for #F0C1A8 is rgb(240, 193, 168). This means it contains 240 red, 193 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Caramel a warm or cool color?
Pastel Caramel (#F0C1A8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F0C1A8 in CSS?
You can use #F0C1A8 in CSS with: background-color: #F0C1A8; or color: #F0C1A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 193, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 30%, 6%.