Maroon Flush

Q: How do I use #BB114A in CSS?

You can use #BB114A in CSS with: background-color: #BB114A; or color: #BB114A; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 17, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 60%, 27%.

#BB114A

Maroon Flush is a warm medium color with the hex code #BB114A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 187, 17, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 60%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Maroon Flush color values

HEX: #BB114A
RGB: 187, 17, 74
HSL: 340°, 83%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 91, 60, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Maroon Flush sits at 340° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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, Maroon Flush is rendered as rgb(187, 17, 74), where the red channel dominates at 187, 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 91M 60Y 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 Maroon Flush

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BB114A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 17, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BB114A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 60%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(187, 17, 74)
rgba(187, 17, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 340° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BB114A?

#BB114A is Maroon Flush, a warm medium color with RGB values of 187, 17, 74. It has a hue of 340°, 83% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BB114A?

The RGB color code for #BB114A is rgb(187, 17, 74). This means it contains 187 red, 17 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Maroon Flush a warm or cool color?

Maroon Flush (#BB114A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BB114A in CSS?

You can use #BB114A in CSS with: background-color: #BB114A; or color: #BB114A; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 17, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 60%, 27%.