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Carnation Pink

#F8A0BD

Carnation Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #F8A0BD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 248, 160, 189 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 24%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Carnation Pink color values

HEX
#F8A0BD
RGB
248, 160, 189
HSL
340°, 86%, 80%
CMYK
0, 35, 24, 3

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Carnation Pink sits at 340° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(248, 160, 189), where the red channel dominates at 248, 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Carnation Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F8A0BD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 248, 160, 189;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F8A0BD',
}

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(248, 160, 189)
rgba(248, 160, 189, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 340° on the color wheel

Instagram logo
Instagram
LG logo
LG
Slack logo
Slack
Bugatti logo
Bugatti

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F8A0BD?
#F8A0BD is Carnation Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 248, 160, 189. It has a hue of 340°, 86% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F8A0BD?
The RGB color code for #F8A0BD is rgb(248, 160, 189). This means it contains 248 red, 160 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Carnation Pink a warm or cool color?
Carnation Pink (#F8A0BD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F8A0BD in CSS?
You can use #F8A0BD in CSS with: background-color: #F8A0BD; or color: #F8A0BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(248, 160, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 24%, 3%.

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