Paprika is a
warm dark color with the hex code #97022F.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
151, 2, 47 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 99%, 69%, 41% for print applications.
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Paprika
#97022F
Paprika color values
- HEX
- #97022F
- RGB
- 151, 2, 47
- HSL
- 342°, 97%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 99, 69, 41
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Paprika sits at 342° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(151, 2, 47), where the red channel dominates at 151, 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 99M 69Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), 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: #97022F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 151, 2, 47;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#97022F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 99%
Y: 69%
K: 41%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(151, 2, 47)
rgba(151, 2, 47, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #97022F?
#97022F is Paprika, a warm dark color with RGB values of 151, 2, 47. It has a hue of 342°, 97%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #97022F?
The RGB color code for #97022F is rgb(151, 2, 47). This means it contains 151 red,
2 green, and 47 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Paprika a warm or cool color?
Paprika (#97022F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #97022F in CSS?
You can use #97022F in CSS with:
background-color: #97022F; or color: #97022F; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 2, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 99%, 69%, 41%.