Pale Amaranth is a
warm light color with the hex code #FFD6CC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 214, 204 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 20%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Pale Amaranth
#FFD6CC
Pale Amaranth Color Values
- HEX
- #FFD6CC
- RGB
- 255, 214, 204
- HSL
- 12°, 100%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 16, 20, 0
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pale Amaranth sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% 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%, 16%, 20%, 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: #FFD6CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 214, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFD6CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 20%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 214, 204)
rgba(255, 214, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FFD6CC?
#FFD6CC is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 214, 204. It has a hue of 12°, 100%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFD6CC?
The RGB color code for #FFD6CC is rgb(255, 214, 204). This means it contains 255 red,
214 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#FFD6CC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFD6CC in CSS?
You can use #FFD6CC in CSS with:
background-color: #FFD6CC; or color: #FFD6CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 214, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 20%, 0%.