Alizarin Crimson

Q: How do I use #EF2539 in CSS?

You can use #EF2539 in CSS with: background-color: #EF2539; or color: #EF2539; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 37, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 76%, 6%.

#EF2539

Alizarin Crimson is a warm medium color with the hex code #EF2539. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 37, 57 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 76%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Alizarin Crimson color values

HEX: #EF2539
RGB: 239, 37, 57
HSL: 354°, 86%, 54%
CMYK: 0, 85, 76, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Alizarin Crimson sits at 354° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Alizarin Crimson is rendered as rgb(239, 37, 57), where the red channel dominates at 239, 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, Alizarin Crimson translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 76Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), 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 Alizarin Crimson

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EF2539;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 37, 57;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EF2539',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 76%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(239, 37, 57)
rgba(239, 37, 57, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 354° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EF2539?

#EF2539 is Alizarin Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 239, 37, 57. It has a hue of 354°, 86% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EF2539?

The RGB color code for #EF2539 is rgb(239, 37, 57). This means it contains 239 red, 37 green, and 57 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Alizarin Crimson a warm or cool color?

Alizarin Crimson (#EF2539) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EF2539 in CSS?

You can use #EF2539 in CSS with: background-color: #EF2539; or color: #EF2539; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 37, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 76%, 6%.