Cinnabar

Q: How do I use #DD3522 in CSS?

You can use #DD3522 in CSS with: background-color: #DD3522; or color: #DD3522; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 53, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 85%, 13%.

#DD3522

Cinnabar is a warm medium color with the hex code #DD3522. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 53, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 85%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cinnabar color values

HEX: #DD3522
RGB: 221, 53, 34
HSL: 6°, 73%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 76, 85, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cinnabar sits at 6° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Cinnabar is rendered as rgb(221, 53, 34), where the red channel dominates at 221, 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, Cinnabar translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 76M 85Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (85%), 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 Cinnabar

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD3522;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 53, 34;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DD3522',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 85%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 53, 34)
rgba(221, 53, 34, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 6° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DD3522?

#DD3522 is Cinnabar, a warm medium color with RGB values of 221, 53, 34. It has a hue of 6°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DD3522?

The RGB color code for #DD3522 is rgb(221, 53, 34). This means it contains 221 red, 53 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cinnabar a warm or cool color?

Cinnabar (#DD3522) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DD3522 in CSS?

You can use #DD3522 in CSS with: background-color: #DD3522; or color: #DD3522; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 53, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 85%, 13%.