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Monza

#C50717

Monza is a warm medium color with the hex code #C50717. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 197, 7, 23 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 96%, 88%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Monza color values

HEX
#C50717
RGB
197, 7, 23
HSL
355°, 93%, 40%
CMYK
0, 96, 88, 23

About this color

Monza sits at 355° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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, Monza is rendered as rgb(197, 7, 23), where the red channel dominates at 197, 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, Monza translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 96M 88Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (96%), 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.

How to use Monza

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C50717;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 7, 23;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C50717',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 96%
Y: 88%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(197, 7, 23)
rgba(197, 7, 23, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C50717?
#C50717 is Monza, a warm medium color with RGB values of 197, 7, 23. It has a hue of 355°, 93% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C50717?
The RGB color code for #C50717 is rgb(197, 7, 23). This means it contains 197 red, 7 green, and 23 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Monza a warm or cool color?
Monza (#C50717) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C50717 in CSS?
You can use #C50717 in CSS with: background-color: #C50717; or color: #C50717; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 7, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 96%, 88%, 23%.