YouTube Red

Q: How do I use #B81414 in CSS?

You can use #B81414 in CSS with: background-color: #B81414; or color: #B81414; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 20, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 89%, 28%.

#B81414

YouTube Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #B81414. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 20, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

YouTube Red Color Values

HEX: #B81414
RGB: 184, 20, 20
HSL: 0°, 80%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 89, 89, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

YouTube Red sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 80% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like YouTube Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using YouTube Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 89%, 89%, 28% 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: #B81414;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 20, 20;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B81414',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 89%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 20, 20)
rgba(184, 20, 20, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B81414?

#B81414 is YouTube Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 184, 20, 20. It has a hue of 0°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B81414?

The RGB color code for #B81414 is rgb(184, 20, 20). This means it contains 184 red, 20 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.

Is YouTube Red a warm or cool color?

YouTube Red (#B81414) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B81414 in CSS?

You can use #B81414 in CSS with: background-color: #B81414; or color: #B81414; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 20, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 89%, 28%.