Shiraz

Q: How do I use #B81438 in CSS?

You can use #B81438 in CSS with: background-color: #B81438; or color: #B81438; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 20, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 70%, 28%.

#B81438

Shiraz is a warm medium color with the hex code #B81438. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 20, 56 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 70%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shiraz color values

HEX: #B81438
RGB: 184, 20, 56
HSL: 347°, 80%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 89, 70, 28

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shiraz sits at 347° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Shiraz is rendered as rgb(184, 20, 56), where the red channel dominates at 184, 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, Shiraz translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 89M 70Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Shiraz

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B81438;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 20, 56;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B81438',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 70%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 20, 56)
rgba(184, 20, 56, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 347° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B81438?

#B81438 is Shiraz, a warm medium color with RGB values of 184, 20, 56. It has a hue of 347°, 80% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B81438?

The RGB color code for #B81438 is rgb(184, 20, 56). This means it contains 184 red, 20 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Shiraz a warm or cool color?

Shiraz (#B81438) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B81438 in CSS?

You can use #B81438 in CSS with: background-color: #B81438; or color: #B81438; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 20, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 70%, 28%.