Maroon Flush is a
warm medium color with the hex code #C5074A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
197, 7, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 96%, 62%, 23% for print applications.
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Maroon Flush
#C5074A
Maroon Flush color values
- HEX
- #C5074A
- RGB
- 197, 7, 74
- HSL
- 339°, 93%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 96, 62, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Maroon Flush sits at 339° 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, Maroon Flush is rendered as rgb(197, 7, 74), 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, Maroon Flush translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 96M 62Y 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Maroon Flush
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C5074A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 197, 7, 74;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C5074A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 96%
Y: 62%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(197, 7, 74)
rgba(197, 7, 74, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C5074A?
#C5074A is Maroon Flush, a warm medium color with RGB values of 197, 7, 74. It has a hue of 339°, 93%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C5074A?
The RGB color code for #C5074A is rgb(197, 7, 74). This means it contains 197 red,
7 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Maroon Flush a warm or cool color?
Maroon Flush (#C5074A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C5074A in CSS?
You can use #C5074A in CSS with:
background-color: #C5074A; or color: #C5074A; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 7, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 96%, 62%, 23%.