Red Violet is a
warm dark color with the hex code #B30080.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
179, 0, 128 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 28%, 30% for print applications.
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Red Violet
#B30080
Red Violet color values
- HEX
- #B30080
- RGB
- 179, 0, 128
- HSL
- 317°, 100%, 35%
- CMYK
- 0, 100, 28, 30
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Red Violet sits at 317° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Red Violet is rendered as rgb(179, 0, 128), where the red channel dominates at 179, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Red Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 28Y 30K. With a moderate key (30%), 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 Red Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B30080;
--brand-primary-rgb: 179, 0, 128;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B30080',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 28%
K: 30%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(179, 0, 128)
rgba(179, 0, 128, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B30080?
#B30080 is Red Violet, a warm dark color with RGB values of 179, 0, 128. It has a hue of 317°, 100%
saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B30080?
The RGB color code for #B30080 is rgb(179, 0, 128). This means it contains 179 red,
0 green, and 128 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#B30080) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B30080 in CSS?
You can use #B30080 in CSS with:
background-color: #B30080; or color: #B30080; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 0, 128). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 28%, 30%.