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Carnation Pink

#F7A1BB

Carnation Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #F7A1BB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 247, 161, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 24%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Carnation Pink color values

HEX
#F7A1BB
RGB
247, 161, 187
HSL
342°, 84%, 80%
CMYK
0, 35, 24, 3

About this color

Carnation Pink sits at 342° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Carnation Pink is rendered as rgb(247, 161, 187), where the red channel dominates at 247, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Carnation Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 35M 24Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 35% magenta, 24% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Carnation Pink

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F7A1BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 247, 161, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F7A1BB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 24%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(247, 161, 187)
rgba(247, 161, 187, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F7A1BB?
#F7A1BB is Carnation Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 247, 161, 187. It has a hue of 342°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F7A1BB?
The RGB color code for #F7A1BB is rgb(247, 161, 187). This means it contains 247 red, 161 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Carnation Pink a warm or cool color?
Carnation Pink (#F7A1BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F7A1BB in CSS?
You can use #F7A1BB in CSS with: background-color: #F7A1BB; or color: #F7A1BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(247, 161, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 24%, 3%.