#E52B50
Red family

Amaranth

Also known as: vivid · bold · intense · floral · emotive
Hex #E52B50
RGB rgb(229, 43, 80)
HSL hsl(348°, 78%, 53%)
CMYK 0 · 81 · 65 · 10
RAL RAL 3017 · Rose
NCS S 1040-R

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Amaranth.

In Western cultures, amaranth symbolizes immortality and unfading love, often associated with eternal beauty. Contrastingly, in some Eastern traditions, it can signify the transient nature of life, reflecting a deeper philosophical understanding of time and existence.

The term 'amaranth' comes from the Greek word 'amarantos', meaning 'unfading'. This color was notably used in the 19th century as a dye for textiles and became popular with artists like Vincent van Gogh, who admired its striking vibrancy in floral still lifes.

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Similar colors

The closest colors to Amaranth by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Amaranth by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #77162A
-30% #931C33
-20% #AE213D
-10% #CA2646
BASE #E52B50
+15% #E84465
+30% #EB5E7A
+50% #EE778F
+70% #F191A4

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Amaranth on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Amaranth.

#E52B50
#6B8E23
#F5F5F5
#FF69B4
#8A2BE2

Romantic Bloom

Lush Love
#E52B50
#FF4500
#2C2C2C
#FFD700
#20B2AA

Eternal Sunset

Warm Glow
#E52B50
#4682B4
#FFFFFF
#FF6347
#8FBC8F

Fresh Garden

Vibrant Nature
Cerise
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