Flesh is a
warm light color with the hex code #F8C9A0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
248, 201, 160 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 3% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Flesh
#F8C9A0
Flesh color values
- HEX
- #F8C9A0
- RGB
- 248, 201, 160
- HSL
- 28°, 86%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 19, 35, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Flesh sits at 28° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Flesh is rendered as rgb(248, 201, 160), 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, Flesh translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 19M 35Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 19% magenta, 35% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Flesh
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F8C9A0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 248, 201, 160;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F8C9A0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 35%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(248, 201, 160)
rgba(248, 201, 160, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 28° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F8C9A0?
#F8C9A0 is Flesh, a warm light color with RGB values of 248, 201, 160. It has a hue of 28°, 86%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F8C9A0?
The RGB color code for #F8C9A0 is rgb(248, 201, 160). This means it contains 248 red,
201 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Flesh a warm or cool color?
Flesh (#F8C9A0) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F8C9A0 in CSS?
You can use #F8C9A0 in CSS with:
background-color: #F8C9A0; or color: #F8C9A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(248, 201, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 35%, 3%.