Pompadour

Q: How do I use #74255D in CSS?

You can use #74255D in CSS with: background-color: #74255D; or color: #74255D; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 37, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 20%, 55%.

#74255D

Pompadour is a warm dark color with the hex code #74255D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 116, 37, 93 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 68%, 20%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pompadour color values

HEX: #74255D
RGB: 116, 37, 93
HSL: 317°, 52%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 68, 20, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pompadour sits at 317° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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, Pompadour is rendered as rgb(116, 37, 93), where the red channel dominates at 116, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Pompadour translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 68M 20Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) 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 Pompadour

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74255D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 37, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#74255D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 68%
Y: 20%
K: 55%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(116, 37, 93)
rgba(116, 37, 93, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #74255D?

#74255D is Pompadour, a warm dark color with RGB values of 116, 37, 93. It has a hue of 317°, 52% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #74255D?

The RGB color code for #74255D is rgb(116, 37, 93). This means it contains 116 red, 37 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pompadour a warm or cool color?

Pompadour (#74255D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #74255D in CSS?

You can use #74255D in CSS with: background-color: #74255D; or color: #74255D; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 37, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 20%, 55%.