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Blood Red

#56101A

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #56101A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 86, 16, 26 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 81%, 70%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX
#56101A
RGB
86, 16, 26
HSL
351°, 69%, 20%
CMYK
0, 81, 70, 66

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blood Red sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 69% 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%, 81%, 70%, 66% 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: #56101A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 16, 26;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#56101A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 81%
Y: 70%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(86, 16, 26)
rgba(86, 16, 26, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #56101A?
#56101A is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 86, 16, 26. It has a hue of 351°, 69% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #56101A?
The RGB color code for #56101A is rgb(86, 16, 26). This means it contains 86 red, 16 green, and 26 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?
Blood Red (#56101A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #56101A in CSS?
You can use #56101A in CSS with: background-color: #56101A; or color: #56101A; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 16, 26). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 81%, 70%, 66%.

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