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Torch Red

#E6002A

Torch Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #E6002A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 230, 0, 42 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 82%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Torch Red color values

HEX
#E6002A
RGB
230, 0, 42
HSL
349°, 100%, 45%
CMYK
0, 100, 82, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Torch Red sits at 349° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the magenta-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, Torch Red is rendered as rgb(230, 0, 42), where the red channel dominates at 230, 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, Torch Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 100M 82Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta 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 Torch Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E6002A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 0, 42;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E6002A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 82%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(230, 0, 42)
rgba(230, 0, 42, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 349° on the color wheel

KFC logo
KFC
Lululemon logo
Lululemon
New Balance logo
New Balance
TikTok logo
TikTok

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E6002A?
#E6002A is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 230, 0, 42. It has a hue of 349°, 100% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E6002A?
The RGB color code for #E6002A is rgb(230, 0, 42). This means it contains 230 red, 0 green, and 42 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#E6002A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6002A in CSS?
You can use #E6002A in CSS with: background-color: #E6002A; or color: #E6002A; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 0, 42). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 82%, 10%.

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