Falu Red is a
warm dark color with the hex code #842015.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
132, 32, 21 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 84%, 48% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Falu Red
#842015
Falu Red color values
- HEX
- #842015
- RGB
- 132, 32, 21
- HSL
- 6°, 73%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 76, 84, 48
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Falu Red sits at 6° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Falu Red is rendered as rgb(132, 32, 21), where the red channel dominates at 132, 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, Falu Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 76M 84Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Falu Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #842015;
--brand-primary-rgb: 132, 32, 21;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#842015',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 84%
K: 48%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(132, 32, 21)
rgba(132, 32, 21, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 6° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #842015?
#842015 is Falu Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 132, 32, 21. It has a hue of 6°, 73%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #842015?
The RGB color code for #842015 is rgb(132, 32, 21). This means it contains 132 red,
32 green, and 21 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Falu Red a warm or cool color?
Falu Red (#842015) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #842015 in CSS?
You can use #842015 in CSS with:
background-color: #842015; or color: #842015; or as an RGB value: rgb(132, 32, 21). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 84%, 48%.