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Monarch

#900926

Monarch is a warm dark color with the hex code #900926. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 144, 9, 38 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 94%, 74%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Monarch color values

HEX
#900926
RGB
144, 9, 38
HSL
347°, 88%, 30%
CMYK
0, 94, 74, 44

About this color

Monarch sits at 347° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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, Monarch is rendered as rgb(144, 9, 38), where the red channel dominates at 144, 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, Monarch translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 94M 74Y 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.

How to use Monarch

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #900926;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 9, 38;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#900926',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 94%
Y: 74%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(144, 9, 38)
rgba(144, 9, 38, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #900926?
#900926 is Monarch, a warm dark color with RGB values of 144, 9, 38. It has a hue of 347°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #900926?
The RGB color code for #900926 is rgb(144, 9, 38). This means it contains 144 red, 9 green, and 38 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Monarch a warm or cool color?
Monarch (#900926) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #900926 in CSS?
You can use #900926 in CSS with: background-color: #900926; or color: #900926; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 9, 38). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 94%, 74%, 44%.