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Pale Amaranth

#FCCFD6

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #FCCFD6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 207, 214 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 15%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#FCCFD6
RGB
252, 207, 214
HSL
351°, 88%, 90%
CMYK
0, 18, 15, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 88% 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%, 18%, 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 Amaranth

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FCCFD6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 207, 214;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FCCFD6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 15%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 207, 214)
rgba(252, 207, 214, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCCFD6?
#FCCFD6 is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 207, 214. It has a hue of 351°, 88% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCCFD6?
The RGB color code for #FCCFD6 is rgb(252, 207, 214). This means it contains 252 red, 207 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FCCFD6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCCFD6 in CSS?
You can use #FCCFD6 in CSS with: background-color: #FCCFD6; or color: #FCCFD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 207, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 15%, 1%.

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