Persian Red

Q: How do I use #CD3A32 in CSS?

You can use #CD3A32 in CSS with: background-color: #CD3A32; or color: #CD3A32; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 58, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 76%, 20%.

#CD3A32

Persian Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #CD3A32. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 205, 58, 50 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 72%, 76%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Red color values

HEX: #CD3A32
RGB: 205, 58, 50
HSL: 3°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 72, 76, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Red sits at 3° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the 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, Persian Red is rendered as rgb(205, 58, 50), where the red channel dominates at 205, 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, Persian Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 72M 76Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow 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 Persian Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CD3A32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 205, 58, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CD3A32',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 72%
Y: 76%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(205, 58, 50)
rgba(205, 58, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CD3A32?

#CD3A32 is Persian Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 205, 58, 50. It has a hue of 3°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CD3A32?

The RGB color code for #CD3A32 is rgb(205, 58, 50). This means it contains 205 red, 58 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Red a warm or cool color?

Persian Red (#CD3A32) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CD3A32 in CSS?

You can use #CD3A32 in CSS with: background-color: #CD3A32; or color: #CD3A32; or as an RGB value: rgb(205, 58, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 76%, 20%.