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Red Violet

#E43FAD

Red Violet is a warm medium color with the hex code #E43FAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 228, 63, 173 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 72%, 24%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Violet color values

HEX
#E43FAD
RGB
228, 63, 173
HSL
320°, 75%, 57%
CMYK
0, 72, 24, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Violet sits at 320° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Red Violet is rendered as rgb(228, 63, 173), where the red channel dominates at 228, giving the color a clear red cast. 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 72M 24Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (72%), 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 Red Violet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E43FAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 228, 63, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E43FAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 72%
Y: 24%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(228, 63, 173)
rgba(228, 63, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 320° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic
Instagram logo
Instagram
LG logo
LG

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E43FAD?
#E43FAD is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 228, 63, 173. It has a hue of 320°, 75% saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E43FAD?
The RGB color code for #E43FAD is rgb(228, 63, 173). This means it contains 228 red, 63 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#E43FAD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E43FAD in CSS?
You can use #E43FAD in CSS with: background-color: #E43FAD; or color: #E43FAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 63, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 24%, 11%.

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