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Pale Violet Red

#FC9CD7

Pale Violet Red is a warm light color with the hex code #FC9CD7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 156, 215 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 15%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#FC9CD7
RGB
252, 156, 215
HSL
323°, 94%, 80%
CMYK
0, 38, 15, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 323° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 94% saturation and 80% 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%, 38%, 15%, 1% 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 Violet Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FC9CD7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 156, 215;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FC9CD7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 15%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 156, 215)
rgba(252, 156, 215, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 323° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC9CD7?
#FC9CD7 is Pale Violet Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 156, 215. It has a hue of 323°, 94% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FC9CD7?
The RGB color code for #FC9CD7 is rgb(252, 156, 215). This means it contains 252 red, 156 green, and 215 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#FC9CD7) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC9CD7 in CSS?
You can use #FC9CD7 in CSS with: background-color: #FC9CD7; or color: #FC9CD7; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 156, 215). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 15%, 1%.

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