Microsoft Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #C93803.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
201, 56, 3 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 72%, 99%, 21% for print applications.
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Microsoft Red
#C93803
Microsoft Red Color Values
- HEX
- #C93803
- RGB
- 201, 56, 3
- HSL
- 16°, 97%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 72, 99, 21
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Microsoft Red sits at 16° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 97% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, warm colors like Microsoft Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Microsoft Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 72%, 99%, 21% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Microsoft Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C93803;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 56, 3;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C93803',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 72%
Y: 99%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 56, 3)
rgba(201, 56, 3, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
12 brand s with colors near 16° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C93803?
#C93803 is Microsoft Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 201, 56, 3. It has a hue of 16°, 97%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C93803?
The RGB color code for #C93803 is rgb(201, 56, 3). This means it contains 201 red,
56 green, and 3 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Red a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Red (#C93803) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C93803 in CSS?
You can use #C93803 in CSS with:
background-color: #C93803; or color: #C93803; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 56, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 99%, 21%.