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Red Devil

#8A0015

Red Devil is a warm dark color with the hex code #8A0015. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 0, 21 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 85%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Devil color values

HEX
#8A0015
RGB
138, 0, 21
HSL
351°, 100%, 27%
CMYK
0, 100, 85, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Devil sits at 351° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Red Devil is rendered as rgb(138, 0, 21), where the red channel dominates at 138, 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, Red Devil translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 85Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Red Devil

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8A0015;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 0, 21;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8A0015',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 85%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(138, 0, 21)
rgba(138, 0, 21, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel

Pinterest logo
Pinterest
Lululemon logo
Lululemon
New Balance logo
New Balance
Porsche logo
Porsche

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A0015?
#8A0015 is Red Devil, a warm dark color with RGB values of 138, 0, 21. It has a hue of 351°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8A0015?
The RGB color code for #8A0015 is rgb(138, 0, 21). This means it contains 138 red, 0 green, and 21 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Devil a warm or cool color?
Red Devil (#8A0015) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8A0015 in CSS?
You can use #8A0015 in CSS with: background-color: #8A0015; or color: #8A0015; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 0, 21). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 85%, 46%.

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