Red Violet

Q: How do I use #B9138D in CSS?

You can use #B9138D in CSS with: background-color: #B9138D; or color: #B9138D; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 19, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 90%, 24%, 27%.

#B9138D

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #B9138D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 19, 141 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 90%, 24%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX: #B9138D
RGB: 185, 19, 141
HSL: 316°, 81%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 90, 24, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Violet sits at 316° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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, Red Violet is rendered as rgb(185, 19, 141), where the red channel dominates at 185, 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 90M 24Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #B9138D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 19, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9138D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 90%
Y: 24%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 19, 141)
rgba(185, 19, 141, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 316° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9138D?

#B9138D is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 185, 19, 141. It has a hue of 316°, 81% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9138D?

The RGB color code for #B9138D is rgb(185, 19, 141). This means it contains 185 red, 19 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?

Red Violet (#B9138D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9138D in CSS?

You can use #B9138D in CSS with: background-color: #B9138D; or color: #B9138D; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 19, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 90%, 24%, 27%.