Alizarin Crimson

Q: How do I use #D3272F in CSS?

You can use #D3272F in CSS with: background-color: #D3272F; or color: #D3272F; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 39, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 78%, 17%.

#D3272F

Alizarin Crimson is a warm medium color with the hex code #D3272F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 211, 39, 47 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 82%, 78%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Alizarin Crimson color values

HEX: #D3272F
RGB: 211, 39, 47
HSL: 357°, 69%, 49%
CMYK: 0, 82, 78, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Alizarin Crimson sits at 357° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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, Alizarin Crimson is rendered as rgb(211, 39, 47), where the red channel dominates at 211, 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, Alizarin Crimson translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 82M 78Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (82%), 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 Alizarin Crimson

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D3272F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 211, 39, 47;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D3272F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 82%
Y: 78%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(211, 39, 47)
rgba(211, 39, 47, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 357° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D3272F?

#D3272F is Alizarin Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 211, 39, 47. It has a hue of 357°, 69% saturation, and 49% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #D3272F?

The RGB color code for #D3272F is rgb(211, 39, 47). This means it contains 211 red, 39 green, and 47 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Alizarin Crimson a warm or cool color?

Alizarin Crimson (#D3272F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #D3272F in CSS?

You can use #D3272F in CSS with: background-color: #D3272F; or color: #D3272F; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 39, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 78%, 17%.