Paprika is a
warm dark color with the hex code #95042D.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
149, 4, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 97%, 70%, 42% for print applications.
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Paprika
#95042D
Paprika color values
- HEX
- #95042D
- RGB
- 149, 4, 45
- HSL
- 343°, 95%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 97, 70, 42
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Paprika sits at 343° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(149, 4, 45), where the red channel dominates at 149, 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 97M 70Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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 Paprika
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #95042D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 149, 4, 45;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#95042D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 97%
Y: 70%
K: 42%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(149, 4, 45)
rgba(149, 4, 45, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #95042D?
#95042D is Paprika, a warm dark color with RGB values of 149, 4, 45. It has a hue of 343°, 95%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #95042D?
The RGB color code for #95042D is rgb(149, 4, 45). This means it contains 149 red,
4 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Paprika a warm or cool color?
Paprika (#95042D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #95042D in CSS?
You can use #95042D in CSS with:
background-color: #95042D; or color: #95042D; or as an RGB value: rgb(149, 4, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 97%, 70%, 42%.