Red Violet is a
warm medium color with the hex code #E641AF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
230, 65, 175 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 72%, 24%, 10% for print applications.
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Red Violet
#E641AF
Red Violet color values
- HEX
- #E641AF
- RGB
- 230, 65, 175
- HSL
- 320°, 77%, 58%
- CMYK
- 0, 72, 24, 10
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Red Violet sits at 320° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 77% 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(230, 65, 175), where the red channel dominates at 230, 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 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Red Violet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E641AF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 230, 65, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E641AF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 72%
Y: 24%
K: 10%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(230, 65, 175)
rgba(230, 65, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E641AF?
#E641AF is Red Violet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 230, 65, 175. It has a hue of 320°, 77%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E641AF?
The RGB color code for #E641AF is rgb(230, 65, 175). This means it contains 230 red,
65 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Violet a warm or cool color?
Red Violet (#E641AF) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E641AF in CSS?
You can use #E641AF in CSS with:
background-color: #E641AF; or color: #E641AF; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 65, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 72%, 24%, 10%.