Blood Red

Q: How do I use #50161D in CSS?

You can use #50161D in CSS with: background-color: #50161D; or color: #50161D; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 22, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 64%, 69%.

#50161D

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #50161D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 22, 29 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 72%, 64%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX: #50161D
RGB: 80, 22, 29
HSL: 353°, 57%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 72, 64, 69

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blood Red sits at 353° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Blood Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Blood Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 72%, 64%, 69% 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 Blood Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #50161D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 22, 29;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#50161D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 72%
Y: 64%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 22, 29)
rgba(80, 22, 29, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 353° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #50161D?

#50161D is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 80, 22, 29. It has a hue of 353°, 57% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #50161D?

The RGB color code for #50161D is rgb(80, 22, 29). This means it contains 80 red, 22 green, and 29 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?

Blood Red (#50161D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #50161D in CSS?

You can use #50161D in CSS with: background-color: #50161D; or color: #50161D; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 22, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 64%, 69%.