Scarlet is a
warm medium color with the hex code #EB0008.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
235, 0, 8 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 97%, 8% for print applications.
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Scarlet
#EB0008
Scarlet color values
- HEX
- #EB0008
- RGB
- 235, 0, 8
- HSL
- 358°, 100%, 46%
- CMYK
- 0, 100, 97, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Scarlet sits at 358° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 46% 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, Scarlet is rendered as rgb(235, 0, 8), where the red channel dominates at 235, 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 97Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Scarlet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EB0008;
--brand-primary-rgb: 235, 0, 8;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EB0008',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 97%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(235, 0, 8)
rgba(235, 0, 8, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EB0008?
#EB0008 is Scarlet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 0, 8. It has a hue of 358°, 100%
saturation, and 46% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EB0008?
The RGB color code for #EB0008 is rgb(235, 0, 8). This means it contains 235 red,
0 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?
Scarlet (#EB0008) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EB0008 in CSS?
You can use #EB0008 in CSS with:
background-color: #EB0008; or color: #EB0008; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 0, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 97%, 8%.