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Blood Red

#521420

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #521420. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 82, 20, 32 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 61%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX
#521420
RGB
82, 20, 32
HSL
348°, 61%, 20%
CMYK
0, 76, 61, 68

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blood Red sits at 348° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 61% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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%, 76%, 61%, 68% 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: #521420;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 82, 20, 32;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#521420',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 61%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(82, 20, 32)
rgba(82, 20, 32, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 348° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Slack logo
Slack
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #521420?
#521420 is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 82, 20, 32. It has a hue of 348°, 61% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #521420?
The RGB color code for #521420 is rgb(82, 20, 32). This means it contains 82 red, 20 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?
Blood Red (#521420) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #521420 in CSS?
You can use #521420 in CSS with: background-color: #521420; or color: #521420; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 20, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 61%, 68%.

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