Paprika

Q: How do I use #A6263F in CSS?

You can use #A6263F in CSS with: background-color: #A6263F; or color: #A6263F; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 38, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 77%, 62%, 35%.

#A6263F

Paprika is a warm medium color with the hex code #A6263F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 166, 38, 63 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 77%, 62%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Paprika color values

HEX: #A6263F
RGB: 166, 38, 63
HSL: 348°, 63%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 77, 62, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Paprika sits at 348° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Paprika is rendered as rgb(166, 38, 63), where the red channel dominates at 166, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Paprika translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 77M 62Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), 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: #A6263F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 166, 38, 63;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A6263F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 77%
Y: 62%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(166, 38, 63)
rgba(166, 38, 63, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 348° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A6263F?

#A6263F is Paprika, a warm medium color with RGB values of 166, 38, 63. It has a hue of 348°, 63% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A6263F?

The RGB color code for #A6263F is rgb(166, 38, 63). This means it contains 166 red, 38 green, and 63 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Paprika a warm or cool color?

Paprika (#A6263F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A6263F in CSS?

You can use #A6263F in CSS with: background-color: #A6263F; or color: #A6263F; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 38, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 77%, 62%, 35%.