Burgundy

Q: How do I use #981B29 in CSS?

You can use #981B29 in CSS with: background-color: #981B29; or color: #981B29; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 27, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 73%, 40%.

#981B29

Burgundy is a warm dark color with the hex code #981B29. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 152, 27, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 82%, 73%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Burgundy color values

HEX: #981B29
RGB: 152, 27, 41
HSL: 353°, 70%, 35%
CMYK: 0, 82, 73, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Burgundy sits at 353° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 70% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Burgundy is rendered as rgb(152, 27, 41), where the red channel dominates at 152, 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, Burgundy translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 82M 73Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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 Burgundy

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #981B29;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 152, 27, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#981B29',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 82%
Y: 73%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(152, 27, 41)
rgba(152, 27, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 353° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #981B29?

#981B29 is Burgundy, a warm dark color with RGB values of 152, 27, 41. It has a hue of 353°, 70% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #981B29?

The RGB color code for #981B29 is rgb(152, 27, 41). This means it contains 152 red, 27 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Burgundy a warm or cool color?

Burgundy (#981B29) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #981B29 in CSS?

You can use #981B29 in CSS with: background-color: #981B29; or color: #981B29; or as an RGB value: rgb(152, 27, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 73%, 40%.