Blood Red is a
warm dark color with the hex code #5E1C08.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
94, 28, 8 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 70%, 91%, 63% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blood Red
#5E1C08
Blood Red Color Values
- HEX
- #5E1C08
- RGB
- 94, 28, 8
- HSL
- 14°, 84%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 70, 91, 63
Shades & Tints
About this color
Blood Red sits at 14° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 84% 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%, 70%, 91%, 63% 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: #5E1C08;
--brand-primary-rgb: 94, 28, 8;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5E1C08',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 70%
Y: 91%
K: 63% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(94, 28, 8)
rgba(94, 28, 8, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
12 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5E1C08?
What is the RGB value of #5E1C08?
Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?
How do I use #5E1C08 in CSS?
background-color: #5E1C08; or color: #5E1C08; or as an RGB value: rgb(94, 28, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 70%, 91%, 63%.