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Pale Amaranth

#FAD1DD

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #FAD1DD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 209, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 12%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#FAD1DD
RGB
250, 209, 221
HSL
342°, 80%, 90%
CMYK
0, 16, 12, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 342° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 80% 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%, 16%, 12%, 2% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pale Amaranth

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAD1DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 209, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FAD1DD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 12%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(250, 209, 221)
rgba(250, 209, 221, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 342° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAD1DD?
#FAD1DD is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 209, 221. It has a hue of 342°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FAD1DD?
The RGB color code for #FAD1DD is rgb(250, 209, 221). This means it contains 250 red, 209 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FAD1DD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAD1DD in CSS?
You can use #FAD1DD in CSS with: background-color: #FAD1DD; or color: #FAD1DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 209, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 12%, 2%.

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