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YouTube Red

#AD052F

YouTube Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #AD052F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 5, 47 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 97%, 73%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

YouTube Red Color Values

HEX
#AD052F
RGB
173, 5, 47
HSL
345°, 94%, 35%
CMYK
0, 97, 73, 32

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

YouTube Red sits at 345° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 94% saturation and 35% 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%, 97%, 73%, 32% 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: #AD052F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 5, 47;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AD052F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 97%
Y: 73%
K: 32%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 5, 47)
rgba(173, 5, 47, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 345° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD052F?
#AD052F is YouTube Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 173, 5, 47. It has a hue of 345°, 94% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AD052F?
The RGB color code for #AD052F is rgb(173, 5, 47). This means it contains 173 red, 5 green, and 47 blue in the RGB color model.
Is YouTube Red a warm or cool color?
YouTube Red (#AD052F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AD052F in CSS?
You can use #AD052F in CSS with: background-color: #AD052F; or color: #AD052F; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 5, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 97%, 73%, 32%.

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