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Pale Violet Red

#FA8EAB

Pale Violet Red is a warm light color with the hex code #FA8EAB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 142, 171 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 43%, 32%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#FA8EAB
RGB
250, 142, 171
HSL
344°, 92%, 77%
CMYK
0, 43, 32, 2

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 344° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 92% saturation and 77% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Violet Red 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 Violet Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 43%, 32%, 2% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pale Violet Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FA8EAB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 142, 171;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FA8EAB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 43%
Y: 32%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 142, 171)
rgba(250, 142, 171, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 344° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA8EAB?
#FA8EAB is Pale Violet Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 142, 171. It has a hue of 344°, 92% saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FA8EAB?
The RGB color code for #FA8EAB is rgb(250, 142, 171). This means it contains 250 red, 142 green, and 171 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#FA8EAB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FA8EAB in CSS?
You can use #FA8EAB in CSS with: background-color: #FA8EAB; or color: #FA8EAB; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 142, 171). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 43%, 32%, 2%.