Tamarillo is a
warm dark color with the hex code #8E0B10.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
142, 11, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 92%, 89%, 44% for print applications.
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Tamarillo
#8E0B10
Tamarillo color values
- HEX
- #8E0B10
- RGB
- 142, 11, 16
- HSL
- 358°, 86%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 92, 89, 44
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tamarillo sits at 358° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Tamarillo is rendered as rgb(142, 11, 16), where the red channel dominates at 142, 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, Tamarillo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 92M 89Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), 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 Tamarillo
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8E0B10;
--brand-primary-rgb: 142, 11, 16;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8E0B10',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 92%
Y: 89%
K: 44%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(142, 11, 16)
rgba(142, 11, 16, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8E0B10?
#8E0B10 is Tamarillo, a warm dark color with RGB values of 142, 11, 16. It has a hue of 358°, 86%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8E0B10?
The RGB color code for #8E0B10 is rgb(142, 11, 16). This means it contains 142 red,
11 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tamarillo a warm or cool color?
Tamarillo (#8E0B10) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E0B10 in CSS?
You can use #8E0B10 in CSS with:
background-color: #8E0B10; or color: #8E0B10; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 11, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 92%, 89%, 44%.