Carnation Pink is a
warm light color with the hex code #FFA8CD.
Also known as
"Klarna Pink"
by Klarna
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 168, 205 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 34%, 20%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Carnation Pink
#FFA8CD aka “Klarna Pink” by Klarna
Carnation Pink color values
- HEX
- #FFA8CD
- RGB
- 255, 168, 205
- HSL
- 334°, 100%, 83%
- CMYK
- 0, 34, 20, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Carnation Pink sits at 334° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Carnation Pink is rendered as rgb(255, 168, 205), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Carnation Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 34M 20Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 34% magenta, 20% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Klarna Pink.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Carnation Pink
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FFA8CD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 168, 205;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFA8CD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 34%
Y: 20%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 168, 205)
rgba(255, 168, 205, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Carnation Pink
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FFA8CD?
#FFA8CD is Carnation Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 168, 205. It has a hue of 334°, 100%
saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFA8CD?
The RGB color code for #FFA8CD is rgb(255, 168, 205). This means it contains 255 red,
168 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Carnation Pink a warm or cool color?
Carnation Pink (#FFA8CD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFA8CD in CSS?
You can use #FFA8CD in CSS with:
background-color: #FFA8CD; or color: #FFA8CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 168, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 34%, 20%, 0%.