Paprika

Q: How do I use #99002B in CSS?

You can use #99002B in CSS with: background-color: #99002B; or color: #99002B; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 0, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 72%, 40%.

#99002B

Paprika is a warm dark color with the hex code #99002B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 0, 43 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 72%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Paprika color values

HEX: #99002B
RGB: 153, 0, 43
HSL: 343°, 100%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 100, 72, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Paprika sits at 343° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(153, 0, 43), where the red channel dominates at 153, 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 100M 72Y 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 Paprika

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #99002B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 0, 43;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#99002B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 72%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(153, 0, 43)
rgba(153, 0, 43, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 343° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #99002B?

#99002B is Paprika, a warm dark color with RGB values of 153, 0, 43. It has a hue of 343°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #99002B?

The RGB color code for #99002B is rgb(153, 0, 43). This means it contains 153 red, 0 green, and 43 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Paprika a warm or cool color?

Paprika (#99002B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #99002B in CSS?

You can use #99002B in CSS with: background-color: #99002B; or color: #99002B; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 0, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 72%, 40%.