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Torch Red

#EB142D

Torch Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #EB142D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 235, 20, 45 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 81%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Torch Red color values

HEX
#EB142D
RGB
235, 20, 45
HSL
353°, 84%, 50%
CMYK
0, 91, 81, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Torch Red sits at 353° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(235, 20, 45), 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, Torch Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 91M 81Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (91%), 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: #EB142D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 235, 20, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EB142D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 81%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(235, 20, 45)
rgba(235, 20, 45, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 353° on the color wheel

H&M logo
H&M
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Twilio logo
Twilio
Porsche logo
Porsche

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EB142D?
#EB142D is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 235, 20, 45. It has a hue of 353°, 84% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EB142D?
The RGB color code for #EB142D is rgb(235, 20, 45). This means it contains 235 red, 20 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#EB142D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EB142D in CSS?
You can use #EB142D in CSS with: background-color: #EB142D; or color: #EB142D; or as an RGB value: rgb(235, 20, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 81%, 8%.

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