Grenadier

Q: How do I use #C73205 in CSS?

You can use #C73205 in CSS with: background-color: #C73205; or color: #C73205; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 50, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 75%, 97%, 22%.

#C73205

Grenadier is a warm medium color with the hex code #C73205. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 199, 50, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 75%, 97%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grenadier color values

HEX: #C73205
RGB: 199, 50, 5
HSL: 14°, 95%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 75, 97, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grenadier sits at 14° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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, Grenadier is rendered as rgb(199, 50, 5), where the red channel dominates at 199, 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, Grenadier translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 75M 97Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (97%), 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 Grenadier

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C73205;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 50, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C73205',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 75%
Y: 97%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(199, 50, 5)
rgba(199, 50, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C73205?

#C73205 is Grenadier, a warm medium color with RGB values of 199, 50, 5. It has a hue of 14°, 95% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C73205?

The RGB color code for #C73205 is rgb(199, 50, 5). This means it contains 199 red, 50 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Grenadier a warm or cool color?

Grenadier (#C73205) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C73205 in CSS?

You can use #C73205 in CSS with: background-color: #C73205; or color: #C73205; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 50, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 75%, 97%, 22%.