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Paprika

#8A0F2C

Paprika is a warm dark color with the hex code #8A0F2C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 15, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 68%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Paprika color values

HEX
#8A0F2C
RGB
138, 15, 44
HSL
346°, 80%, 30%
CMYK
0, 89, 68, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Paprika sits at 346° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, Paprika is rendered as rgb(138, 15, 44), 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, Paprika translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 89M 68Y 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 Paprika

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8A0F2C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 15, 44;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8A0F2C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 68%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(138, 15, 44)
rgba(138, 15, 44, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 346° on the color wheel

Cartier logo
Cartier
Vans logo
Vans
Bugatti logo
Bugatti
Red Bull logo
Red Bull

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A0F2C?
#8A0F2C is Paprika, a warm dark color with RGB values of 138, 15, 44. It has a hue of 346°, 80% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8A0F2C?
The RGB color code for #8A0F2C is rgb(138, 15, 44). This means it contains 138 red, 15 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Paprika a warm or cool color?
Paprika (#8A0F2C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8A0F2C in CSS?
You can use #8A0F2C in CSS with: background-color: #8A0F2C; or color: #8A0F2C; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 15, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 68%, 46%.

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