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Tamarillo

#901409

Tamarillo is a warm dark color with the hex code #901409. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 144, 20, 9 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 86%, 94%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tamarillo color values

HEX
#901409
RGB
144, 20, 9
HSL
5°, 88%, 30%
CMYK
0, 86, 94, 44

About this color

Tamarillo sits at 5° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the 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, Tamarillo is rendered as rgb(144, 20, 9), 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, Tamarillo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 86M 94Y 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 Tamarillo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #901409;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 20, 9;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#901409',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 86%
Y: 94%
K: 44%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(144, 20, 9)
rgba(144, 20, 9, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #901409?
#901409 is Tamarillo, a warm dark color with RGB values of 144, 20, 9. It has a hue of 5°, 88% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #901409?
The RGB color code for #901409 is rgb(144, 20, 9). This means it contains 144 red, 20 green, and 9 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tamarillo a warm or cool color?
Tamarillo (#901409) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #901409 in CSS?
You can use #901409 in CSS with: background-color: #901409; or color: #901409; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 20, 9). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 86%, 94%, 44%.