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Bordeaux

#64021B

Bordeaux is a warm dark color with the hex code #64021B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 100, 2, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 98%, 73%, 61% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bordeaux color values

HEX
#64021B
RGB
100, 2, 27
HSL
345°, 96%, 20%
CMYK
0, 98, 73, 61

About this color

Bordeaux sits at 345° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Bordeaux is rendered as rgb(100, 2, 27), where the red channel dominates at 100, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Bordeaux translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 98M 73Y 61K. A substantial black component (61%) 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.

How to use Bordeaux

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #64021B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 100, 2, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#64021B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 98%
Y: 73%
K: 61%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(100, 2, 27)
rgba(100, 2, 27, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #64021B?
#64021B is Bordeaux, a warm dark color with RGB values of 100, 2, 27. It has a hue of 345°, 96% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #64021B?
The RGB color code for #64021B is rgb(100, 2, 27). This means it contains 100 red, 2 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bordeaux a warm or cool color?
Bordeaux (#64021B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #64021B in CSS?
You can use #64021B in CSS with: background-color: #64021B; or color: #64021B; or as an RGB value: rgb(100, 2, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 98%, 73%, 61%.