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Blood Red

#7E1B1B

Blood Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #7E1B1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 126, 27, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Blood Red Color Values

HEX
#7E1B1B
RGB
126, 27, 27
HSL
0°, 65%, 30%
CMYK
0, 79, 79, 51

About this color

Blood Red sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 65% saturation and 30% 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%, 79%, 79%, 51% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Blood Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7E1B1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 27, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7E1B1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 79%
Y: 79%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(126, 27, 27)
rgba(126, 27, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E1B1B?
#7E1B1B is Blood Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 126, 27, 27. It has a hue of 0°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E1B1B?
The RGB color code for #7E1B1B is rgb(126, 27, 27). This means it contains 126 red, 27 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blood Red a warm or cool color?
Blood Red (#7E1B1B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E1B1B in CSS?
You can use #7E1B1B in CSS with: background-color: #7E1B1B; or color: #7E1B1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 27, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 79%, 79%, 51%.