Grenadier is a
warm medium color with the hex code #CA3B02.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
202, 59, 2 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 71%, 99%, 21% for print applications.
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Grenadier
#CA3B02
Grenadier color values
- HEX
- #CA3B02
- RGB
- 202, 59, 2
- HSL
- 17°, 98%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 71, 99, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Grenadier sits at 17° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(202, 59, 2), where the red channel dominates at 202, 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 71M 99Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (99%), 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: #CA3B02;
--brand-primary-rgb: 202, 59, 2;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CA3B02',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 71%
Y: 99%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(202, 59, 2)
rgba(202, 59, 2, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #CA3B02?
#CA3B02 is Grenadier, a warm medium color with RGB values of 202, 59, 2. It has a hue of 17°, 98%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CA3B02?
The RGB color code for #CA3B02 is rgb(202, 59, 2). This means it contains 202 red,
59 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grenadier a warm or cool color?
Grenadier (#CA3B02) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CA3B02 in CSS?
You can use #CA3B02 in CSS with:
background-color: #CA3B02; or color: #CA3B02; or as an RGB value: rgb(202, 59, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 71%, 99%, 21%.