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Blood Red

#57270F

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #57270F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 87, 39, 15 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 55%, 83%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX
#57270F
RGB
87, 39, 15
HSL
20°, 71%, 20%
CMYK
0, 55, 83, 66

About this color

Blood Red sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 71% 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%, 55%, 83%, 66% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Blood Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #57270F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 87, 39, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#57270F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 55%
Y: 83%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(87, 39, 15)
rgba(87, 39, 15, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #57270F?
#57270F is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 87, 39, 15. It has a hue of 20°, 71% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #57270F?
The RGB color code for #57270F is rgb(87, 39, 15). This means it contains 87 red, 39 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?
Blood Red (#57270F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #57270F in CSS?
You can use #57270F in CSS with: background-color: #57270F; or color: #57270F; or as an RGB value: rgb(87, 39, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 55%, 83%, 66%.