Cardinal

Q: How do I use #BE0030 in CSS?

You can use #BE0030 in CSS with: background-color: #BE0030; or color: #BE0030; or as an RGB value: rgb(190, 0, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 75%, 25%.

#BE0030 aka “Bugatti Red” by Bugatti

Cardinal is a warm dark color with the hex code #BE0030. Also known as "Bugatti Red" by Bugatti . This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 190, 0, 48 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Cardinal color values

HEX: #BE0030
RGB: 190, 0, 48
HSL: 345°, 100%, 37%
CMYK: 0, 100, 75, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cardinal sits at 345° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 37% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Cardinal is rendered as rgb(190, 0, 48), where the red channel dominates at 190, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Cardinal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 75Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Bugatti Red.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cardinal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BE0030;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 190, 0, 48;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BE0030',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 75%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(190, 0, 48)
rgba(190, 0, 48, 0.8)

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

Brands using Cardinal

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Bugatti

Automotive • In-house Bugatti

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BE0030?

#BE0030 is Cardinal, a warm dark color with RGB values of 190, 0, 48. It has a hue of 345°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BE0030?

The RGB color code for #BE0030 is rgb(190, 0, 48). This means it contains 190 red, 0 green, and 48 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cardinal a warm or cool color?

Cardinal (#BE0030) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BE0030 in CSS?

You can use #BE0030 in CSS with: background-color: #BE0030; or color: #BE0030; or as an RGB value: rgb(190, 0, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 75%, 25%.