Maroon Flush

Q: How do I use #B31940 in CSS?

You can use #B31940 in CSS with: background-color: #B31940; or color: #B31940; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 25, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 86%, 64%, 30%.

#B31940

Maroon Flush is a warm medium color with the hex code #B31940. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 25, 64 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 86%, 64%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Maroon Flush color values

HEX: #B31940
RGB: 179, 25, 64
HSL: 345°, 75%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 86, 64, 30

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Maroon Flush sits at 345° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 75% 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, Maroon Flush is rendered as rgb(179, 25, 64), where the red channel dominates at 179, 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, Maroon Flush translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 86M 64Y 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 Maroon Flush

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B31940;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 25, 64;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B31940',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 86%
Y: 64%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 25, 64)
rgba(179, 25, 64, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B31940?

#B31940 is Maroon Flush, a warm medium color with RGB values of 179, 25, 64. It has a hue of 345°, 75% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B31940?

The RGB color code for #B31940 is rgb(179, 25, 64). This means it contains 179 red, 25 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Maroon Flush a warm or cool color?

Maroon Flush (#B31940) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B31940 in CSS?

You can use #B31940 in CSS with: background-color: #B31940; or color: #B31940; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 25, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 86%, 64%, 30%.