Mexican Red

Q: How do I use #A72529 in CSS?

You can use #A72529 in CSS with: background-color: #A72529; or color: #A72529; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 37, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 75%, 35%.

#A72529

Mexican Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #A72529. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 167, 37, 41 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 78%, 75%, 35% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mexican Red color values

HEX: #A72529
RGB: 167, 37, 41
HSL: 358°, 64%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 78, 75, 35

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mexican Red sits at 358° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 64% 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, Mexican Red is rendered as rgb(167, 37, 41), where the red channel dominates at 167, 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, Mexican Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 78M 75Y 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 Mexican Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A72529;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 167, 37, 41;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A72529',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 78%
Y: 75%
K: 35%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(167, 37, 41)
rgba(167, 37, 41, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 358° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A72529?

#A72529 is Mexican Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 167, 37, 41. It has a hue of 358°, 64% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A72529?

The RGB color code for #A72529 is rgb(167, 37, 41). This means it contains 167 red, 37 green, and 41 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mexican Red a warm or cool color?

Mexican Red (#A72529) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A72529 in CSS?

You can use #A72529 in CSS with: background-color: #A72529; or color: #A72529; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 37, 41). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 78%, 75%, 35%.