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Red Violet

#CC0085

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC0085. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 0, 133 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 35%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX
#CC0085
RGB
204, 0, 133
HSL
321°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
0, 100, 35, 20

About this color

Red Violet sits at 321° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Red Violet is rendered as rgb(204, 0, 133), where the red channel dominates at 204, 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, Red Violet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 35Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta 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.

How to use Red Violet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC0085;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 0, 133;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC0085',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 35%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 0, 133)
rgba(204, 0, 133, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 321° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC0085?
#CC0085 is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 0, 133. It has a hue of 321°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC0085?
The RGB color code for #CC0085 is rgb(204, 0, 133). This means it contains 204 red, 0 green, and 133 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#CC0085) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC0085 in CSS?
You can use #CC0085 in CSS with: background-color: #CC0085; or color: #CC0085; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 0, 133). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 35%, 20%.