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Red Violet

#B11B8C

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #B11B8C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 177, 27, 140 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 21%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX
#B11B8C
RGB
177, 27, 140
HSL
315°, 74%, 40%
CMYK
0, 85, 21, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Violet sits at 315° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, Red Violet is rendered as rgb(177, 27, 140), where the red channel dominates at 177, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Red Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 21Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Red Violet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B11B8C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 177, 27, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B11B8C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 21%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(177, 27, 140)
rgba(177, 27, 140, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 315° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B11B8C?
#B11B8C is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 177, 27, 140. It has a hue of 315°, 74% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B11B8C?
The RGB color code for #B11B8C is rgb(177, 27, 140). This means it contains 177 red, 27 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#B11B8C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B11B8C in CSS?
You can use #B11B8C in CSS with: background-color: #B11B8C; or color: #B11B8C; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 27, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 21%, 31%.

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