Alizarin Crimson is a
warm medium color with the hex code #EF3340.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
239, 51, 64 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 79%, 73%, 6% for print applications.
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Alizarin Crimson
#EF3340
Alizarin Crimson color values
- HEX
- #EF3340
- RGB
- 239, 51, 64
- HSL
- 356°, 85%, 57%
- CMYK
- 0, 79, 73, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Alizarin Crimson sits at 356° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, 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, 51, 64), 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 79M 73Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (79%), 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: #EF3340;
--brand-primary-rgb: 239, 51, 64;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EF3340',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 79%
Y: 73%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(239, 51, 64)
rgba(239, 51, 64, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EF3340?
#EF3340 is Alizarin Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 239, 51, 64. It has a hue of 356°, 85%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EF3340?
The RGB color code for #EF3340 is rgb(239, 51, 64). This means it contains 239 red,
51 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Alizarin Crimson a warm or cool color?
Alizarin Crimson (#EF3340) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EF3340 in CSS?
You can use #EF3340 in CSS with:
background-color: #EF3340; or color: #EF3340; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 51, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 79%, 73%, 6%.