Scarlet is a
warm medium color with the hex code #EB1000.
Also known as
"Adobe Red"
by Adobe
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
235, 16, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 93%, 100%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Scarlet
#EB1000 aka “Adobe Red” by Adobe
Scarlet color values
- HEX
- #EB1000
- RGB
- 235, 16, 0
- HSL
- 4°, 100%, 46%
- CMYK
- 0, 93, 100, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Scarlet sits at 4° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the 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, 16, 0), 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 93M 100Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Adobe Red.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Scarlet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EB1000;
--brand-primary-rgb: 235, 16, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EB1000',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 93%
Y: 100%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(235, 16, 0)
rgba(235, 16, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 4° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EB1000?
#EB1000 is Scarlet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 16, 0. It has a hue of 4°, 100%
saturation, and 46% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EB1000?
The RGB color code for #EB1000 is rgb(235, 16, 0). This means it contains 235 red,
16 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?
Scarlet (#EB1000) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EB1000 in CSS?
You can use #EB1000 in CSS with:
background-color: #EB1000; or color: #EB1000; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 16, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 93%, 100%, 8%.