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Pale Amaranth

#FBD0DC

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #FBD0DC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 251, 208, 220 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 12%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#FBD0DC
RGB
251, 208, 220
HSL
343°, 84%, 90%
CMYK
0, 17, 12, 2

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 343° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 84% 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%, 17%, 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: #FBD0DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 251, 208, 220;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FBD0DC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 12%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(251, 208, 220)
rgba(251, 208, 220, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 343° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBD0DC?
#FBD0DC is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 251, 208, 220. It has a hue of 343°, 84% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FBD0DC?
The RGB color code for #FBD0DC is rgb(251, 208, 220). This means it contains 251 red, 208 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FBD0DC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FBD0DC in CSS?
You can use #FBD0DC in CSS with: background-color: #FBD0DC; or color: #FBD0DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(251, 208, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 12%, 2%.

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