Carmine

Q: How do I use #9E0022 in CSS?

You can use #9E0022 in CSS with: background-color: #9E0022; or color: #9E0022; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 0, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 78%, 38%.

#9E0022

Carmine is a warm dark color with the hex code #9E0022. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 158, 0, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 78%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Carmine color values

HEX: #9E0022
RGB: 158, 0, 34
HSL: 347°, 100%, 31%
CMYK: 0, 100, 78, 38

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Carmine sits at 347° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 31% 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, Carmine is rendered as rgb(158, 0, 34), where the red channel dominates at 158, 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, Carmine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 78Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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 Carmine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9E0022;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 0, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9E0022',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 78%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(158, 0, 34)
rgba(158, 0, 34, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 347° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9E0022?

#9E0022 is Carmine, a warm dark color with RGB values of 158, 0, 34. It has a hue of 347°, 100% saturation, and 31% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9E0022?

The RGB color code for #9E0022 is rgb(158, 0, 34). This means it contains 158 red, 0 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Carmine a warm or cool color?

Carmine (#9E0022) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9E0022 in CSS?

You can use #9E0022 in CSS with: background-color: #9E0022; or color: #9E0022; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 0, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 78%, 38%.