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Red Violet

#CC1EA1

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC1EA1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 30, 161 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 21%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX
#CC1EA1
RGB
204, 30, 161
HSL
315°, 74%, 46%
CMYK
0, 85, 21, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Violet sits at 315° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, 30, 161), where the red channel dominates at 204, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 85M 21Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), 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 Red Violet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC1EA1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 30, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC1EA1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 21%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 30, 161)
rgba(204, 30, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

3 brand s with colors near 315° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC1EA1?
#CC1EA1 is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 30, 161. It has a hue of 315°, 74% saturation, and 46% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC1EA1?
The RGB color code for #CC1EA1 is rgb(204, 30, 161). This means it contains 204 red, 30 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#CC1EA1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC1EA1 in CSS?
You can use #CC1EA1 in CSS with: background-color: #CC1EA1; or color: #CC1EA1; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 30, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 21%, 20%.

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