Castro

Q: How do I use #52001E in CSS?

You can use #52001E in CSS with: background-color: #52001E; or color: #52001E; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 0, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 63%, 68%.

#52001E

Castro is a warm dark color with the hex code #52001E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 82, 0, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 63%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Castro color values

HEX: #52001E
RGB: 82, 0, 30
HSL: 338°, 100%, 16%
CMYK: 0, 100, 63, 68

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Castro sits at 338° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 16% 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 lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Castro is rendered as rgb(82, 0, 30), where the red channel dominates at 82, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Castro translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 63Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Castro

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #52001E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 0, 30;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#52001E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 63%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(82, 0, 30)
rgba(82, 0, 30, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 338° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #52001E?

#52001E is Castro, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 0, 30. It has a hue of 338°, 100% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #52001E?

The RGB color code for #52001E is rgb(82, 0, 30). This means it contains 82 red, 0 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Castro a warm or cool color?

Castro (#52001E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #52001E in CSS?

You can use #52001E in CSS with: background-color: #52001E; or color: #52001E; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 0, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 63%, 68%.