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Pale Amaranth

#F2B7A6

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #F2B7A6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 183, 166 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 31%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#F2B7A6
RGB
242, 183, 166
HSL
13°, 75%, 80%
CMYK
0, 24, 31, 5

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 75% 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%, 31%, 5% 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: #F2B7A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 183, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2B7A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 31%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 183, 166)
rgba(242, 183, 166, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B7A6?
#F2B7A6 is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 183, 166. It has a hue of 13°, 75% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F2B7A6?
The RGB color code for #F2B7A6 is rgb(242, 183, 166). This means it contains 242 red, 183 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#F2B7A6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2B7A6 in CSS?
You can use #F2B7A6 in CSS with: background-color: #F2B7A6; or color: #F2B7A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 183, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 31%, 5%.