Cardinal

Q: How do I use #C8043F in CSS?

You can use #C8043F in CSS with: background-color: #C8043F; or color: #C8043F; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 4, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 98%, 69%, 22%.

#C8043F

Cardinal is a warm medium color with the hex code #C8043F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 4, 63 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 98%, 69%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cardinal color values

HEX: #C8043F
RGB: 200, 4, 63
HSL: 342°, 96%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 98, 69, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cardinal sits at 342° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(200, 4, 63), where the red channel dominates at 200, 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, Cardinal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 98M 69Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (98%), 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 Cardinal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C8043F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 4, 63;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C8043F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 98%
Y: 69%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 4, 63)
rgba(200, 4, 63, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 342° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C8043F?

#C8043F is Cardinal, a warm medium color with RGB values of 200, 4, 63. It has a hue of 342°, 96% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C8043F?

The RGB color code for #C8043F is rgb(200, 4, 63). This means it contains 200 red, 4 green, and 63 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cardinal a warm or cool color?

Cardinal (#C8043F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C8043F in CSS?

You can use #C8043F in CSS with: background-color: #C8043F; or color: #C8043F; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 4, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 98%, 69%, 22%.