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Pale Amaranth

#FFC2CA

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #FFC2CA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 194, 202 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 21%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#FFC2CA
RGB
255, 194, 202
HSL
352°, 100%, 88%
CMYK
0, 24, 21, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 352° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 88% 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%, 24%, 21%, 0% 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: #FFC2CA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 194, 202;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FFC2CA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 21%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 194, 202)
rgba(255, 194, 202, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 352° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC2CA?
#FFC2CA is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 194, 202. It has a hue of 352°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFC2CA?
The RGB color code for #FFC2CA is rgb(255, 194, 202). This means it contains 255 red, 194 green, and 202 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FFC2CA) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFC2CA in CSS?
You can use #FFC2CA in CSS with: background-color: #FFC2CA; or color: #FFC2CA; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 194, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 21%, 0%.

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