Red Violet

Q: How do I use #CD3299 in CSS?

You can use #CD3299 in CSS with: background-color: #CD3299; or color: #CD3299; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 50, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 25%, 20%.

#CD3299

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #CD3299. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 50, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 25%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX: #CD3299
RGB: 205, 50, 153
HSL: 320°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 76, 25, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Violet sits at 320° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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(205, 50, 153), where the red channel dominates at 205, 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 76M 25Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (76%), 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 Red Violet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CD3299;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 50, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CD3299',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 25%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(205, 50, 153)
rgba(205, 50, 153, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 320° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CD3299?

#CD3299 is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 205, 50, 153. It has a hue of 320°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CD3299?

The RGB color code for #CD3299 is rgb(205, 50, 153). This means it contains 205 red, 50 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?

Red Violet (#CD3299) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CD3299 in CSS?

You can use #CD3299 in CSS with: background-color: #CD3299; or color: #CD3299; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 50, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 25%, 20%.