Skip to main content

French Rose

#FD689A

French Rose is a warm light color with the hex code #FD689A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 104, 154 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 59%, 39%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

French Rose color values

HEX
#FD689A
RGB
253, 104, 154
HSL
340°, 97%, 70%
CMYK
0, 59, 39, 1

About this color

French Rose sits at 340° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, French Rose is rendered as rgb(253, 104, 154), where the red channel dominates at 253, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, French Rose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 59M 39Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 59% magenta, 39% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use French Rose

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FD689A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 104, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FD689A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 59%
Y: 39%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(253, 104, 154)
rgba(253, 104, 154, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FD689A?
#FD689A is French Rose, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 104, 154. It has a hue of 340°, 97% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FD689A?
The RGB color code for #FD689A is rgb(253, 104, 154). This means it contains 253 red, 104 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.
Is French Rose a warm or cool color?
French Rose (#FD689A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FD689A in CSS?
You can use #FD689A in CSS with: background-color: #FD689A; or color: #FD689A; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 104, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 59%, 39%, 1%.