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Scarlet

#DB0000

Scarlet is a warm medium color with the hex code #DB0000. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 219, 0, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scarlet color values

HEX
#DB0000
RGB
219, 0, 0
HSL
0°, 100%, 43%
CMYK
0, 100, 100, 14

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scarlet sits at 0° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Scarlet is rendered as rgb(219, 0, 0), where the red channel dominates at 219, 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, Scarlet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 100Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), 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 Scarlet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DB0000;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 219, 0, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DB0000',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 100%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(219, 0, 0)
rgba(219, 0, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

CNN logo
CNN
Ducati logo
Ducati
Ferrari logo
Ferrari
Honda logo
Honda

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DB0000?
#DB0000 is Scarlet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 219, 0, 0. It has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 43% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DB0000?
The RGB color code for #DB0000 is rgb(219, 0, 0). This means it contains 219 red, 0 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?
Scarlet (#DB0000) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DB0000 in CSS?
You can use #DB0000 in CSS with: background-color: #DB0000; or color: #DB0000; or as an RGB value: rgb(219, 0, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 100%, 14%.

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