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Red Violet

#D62598

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #D62598. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 214, 37, 152 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 29%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX
#D62598
RGB
214, 37, 152
HSL
321°, 71%, 49%
CMYK
0, 83, 29, 16

About this color

Red Violet sits at 321° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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(214, 37, 152), where the red channel dominates at 214, 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 83M 29Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (83%), 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: #D62598;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 214, 37, 152;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D62598',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 29%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(214, 37, 152)
rgba(214, 37, 152, 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 #D62598?
#D62598 is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 214, 37, 152. It has a hue of 321°, 71% saturation, and 49% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D62598?
The RGB color code for #D62598 is rgb(214, 37, 152). This means it contains 214 red, 37 green, and 152 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#D62598) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D62598 in CSS?
You can use #D62598 in CSS with: background-color: #D62598; or color: #D62598; or as an RGB value: rgb(214, 37, 152). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 29%, 16%.