Blood Red

Q: How do I use #5C1B0A in CSS?

You can use #5C1B0A in CSS with: background-color: #5C1B0A; or color: #5C1B0A; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 27, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 71%, 89%, 64%.

#5C1B0A

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #5C1B0A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 92, 27, 10 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 71%, 89%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX: #5C1B0A
RGB: 92, 27, 10
HSL: 12°, 80%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 71, 89, 64

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Blood Red sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 80% 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%, 71%, 89%, 64% 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: #5C1B0A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 92, 27, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5C1B0A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 71%
Y: 89%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(92, 27, 10)
rgba(92, 27, 10, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 12° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C1B0A?

#5C1B0A is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 92, 27, 10. It has a hue of 12°, 80% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5C1B0A?

The RGB color code for #5C1B0A is rgb(92, 27, 10). This means it contains 92 red, 27 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?

Blood Red (#5C1B0A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5C1B0A in CSS?

You can use #5C1B0A in CSS with: background-color: #5C1B0A; or color: #5C1B0A; or as an RGB value: rgb(92, 27, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 71%, 89%, 64%.