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YouTube Red

#A8000E

YouTube Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #A8000E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 0, 14 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 92%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

YouTube Red Color Values

HEX
#A8000E
RGB
168, 0, 14
HSL
355°, 100%, 33%
CMYK
0, 100, 92, 34

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

YouTube Red sits at 355° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 33% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like YouTube Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using YouTube Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 100%, 92%, 34% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use YouTube Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A8000E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 0, 14;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A8000E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 92%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(168, 0, 14)
rgba(168, 0, 14, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 355° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8000E?
#A8000E is YouTube Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 168, 0, 14. It has a hue of 355°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A8000E?
The RGB color code for #A8000E is rgb(168, 0, 14). This means it contains 168 red, 0 green, and 14 blue in the RGB color model.
Is YouTube Red a warm or cool color?
YouTube Red (#A8000E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8000E in CSS?
You can use #A8000E in CSS with: background-color: #A8000E; or color: #A8000E; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 0, 14). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 92%, 34%.

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