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Grenadier

#CB3A01

Grenadier is a warm medium color with the hex code #CB3A01. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 203, 58, 1 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 71%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grenadier color values

HEX
#CB3A01
RGB
203, 58, 1
HSL
17°, 99%, 40%
CMYK
0, 71, 100, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grenadier sits at 17° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, 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(203, 58, 1), where the red channel dominates at 203, 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 100Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Grenadier

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CB3A01;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 58, 1;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CB3A01',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 71%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(203, 58, 1)
rgba(203, 58, 1, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 17° on the color wheel

Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Reddit logo
Reddit
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CB3A01?
#CB3A01 is Grenadier, a warm medium color with RGB values of 203, 58, 1. It has a hue of 17°, 99% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CB3A01?
The RGB color code for #CB3A01 is rgb(203, 58, 1). This means it contains 203 red, 58 green, and 1 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Grenadier a warm or cool color?
Grenadier (#CB3A01) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CB3A01 in CSS?
You can use #CB3A01 in CSS with: background-color: #CB3A01; or color: #CB3A01; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 58, 1). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 71%, 100%, 20%.

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