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Torch Red

#F20D28

Torch Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #F20D28. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 13, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 95%, 83%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Torch Red color values

HEX
#F20D28
RGB
242, 13, 40
HSL
353°, 90%, 50%
CMYK
0, 95, 83, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Torch Red sits at 353° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(242, 13, 40), where the red channel dominates at 242, 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 95M 83Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 95% magenta, 83% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #F20D28;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 13, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F20D28',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 95%
Y: 83%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 13, 40)
rgba(242, 13, 40, 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 #F20D28?
#F20D28 is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 13, 40. It has a hue of 353°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F20D28?
The RGB color code for #F20D28 is rgb(242, 13, 40). This means it contains 242 red, 13 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#F20D28) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F20D28 in CSS?
You can use #F20D28 in CSS with: background-color: #F20D28; or color: #F20D28; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 13, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 95%, 83%, 5%.

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