Scarlet Gum

Q: How do I use #572B6E in CSS?

You can use #572B6E in CSS with: background-color: #572B6E; or color: #572B6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(87, 43, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 61%, 0%, 57%.

#572B6E

Scarlet Gum is a cool dark color with the hex code #572B6E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 87, 43, 110 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 61%, 0%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scarlet Gum color values

HEX: #572B6E
RGB: 87, 43, 110
HSL: 279°, 44%, 30%
CMYK: 21, 61, 0, 57

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scarlet Gum sits at 279° on the color wheel with 44% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 44% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Scarlet Gum is rendered as rgb(87, 43, 110), where the blue channel is highest at 110, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Scarlet Gum translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 61M 0Y 57K. A substantial black component (57%) 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 Scarlet Gum

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #572B6E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 87, 43, 110;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#572B6E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 61%
Y: 0%
K: 57%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(87, 43, 110)
rgba(87, 43, 110, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 279° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #572B6E?

#572B6E is Scarlet Gum, a cool dark color with RGB values of 87, 43, 110. It has a hue of 279°, 44% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #572B6E?

The RGB color code for #572B6E is rgb(87, 43, 110). This means it contains 87 red, 43 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Scarlet Gum a warm or cool color?

Scarlet Gum (#572B6E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #572B6E in CSS?

You can use #572B6E in CSS with: background-color: #572B6E; or color: #572B6E; or as an RGB value: rgb(87, 43, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 61%, 0%, 57%.