Guardsman Red

Q: How do I use #C20A10 in CSS?

You can use #C20A10 in CSS with: background-color: #C20A10; or color: #C20A10; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 10, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 95%, 92%, 24%.

#C20A10

Guardsman Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #C20A10. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 194, 10, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 95%, 92%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Guardsman Red color values

HEX: #C20A10
RGB: 194, 10, 16
HSL: 358°, 90%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 95, 92, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Guardsman Red sits at 358° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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, Guardsman Red is rendered as rgb(194, 10, 16), where the red channel dominates at 194, 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, Guardsman Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 95M 92Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (95%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Guardsman Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C20A10;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 194, 10, 16;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C20A10',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 95%
Y: 92%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(194, 10, 16)
rgba(194, 10, 16, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 358° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C20A10?

#C20A10 is Guardsman Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 194, 10, 16. It has a hue of 358°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C20A10?

The RGB color code for #C20A10 is rgb(194, 10, 16). This means it contains 194 red, 10 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Guardsman Red a warm or cool color?

Guardsman Red (#C20A10) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C20A10 in CSS?

You can use #C20A10 in CSS with: background-color: #C20A10; or color: #C20A10; or as an RGB value: rgb(194, 10, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 95%, 92%, 24%.