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Pale Amaranth

#FCCFDD

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #FCCFDD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 207, 221 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 12%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#FCCFDD
RGB
252, 207, 221
HSL
341°, 88%, 90%
CMYK
0, 18, 12, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 341° 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%, 12%, 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: #FCCFDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 207, 221;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FCCFDD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 12%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 207, 221)
rgba(252, 207, 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 341° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCCFDD?
#FCCFDD is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 207, 221. It has a hue of 341°, 88% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCCFDD?
The RGB color code for #FCCFDD is rgb(252, 207, 221). This means it contains 252 red, 207 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FCCFDD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCCFDD in CSS?
You can use #FCCFDD in CSS with: background-color: #FCCFDD; or color: #FCCFDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 207, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 12%, 1%.

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