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Pale Amaranth

#F6D5D5

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #F6D5D5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 246, 213, 213 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 13%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#F6D5D5
RGB
246, 213, 213
HSL
0°, 65%, 90%
CMYK
0, 13, 13, 4

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 65% saturation and 90% 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%, 13%, 13%, 4% 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: #F6D5D5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 246, 213, 213;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F6D5D5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 13%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(246, 213, 213)
rgba(246, 213, 213, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D5D5?
#F6D5D5 is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 246, 213, 213. It has a hue of 0°, 65% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F6D5D5?
The RGB color code for #F6D5D5 is rgb(246, 213, 213). This means it contains 246 red, 213 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#F6D5D5) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F6D5D5 in CSS?
You can use #F6D5D5 in CSS with: background-color: #F6D5D5; or color: #F6D5D5; or as an RGB value: rgb(246, 213, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 13%, 4%.