Scarlet

Q: How do I use #F2280D in CSS?

You can use #F2280D in CSS with: background-color: #F2280D; or color: #F2280D; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 40, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 95%, 5%.

#F2280D

Scarlet is a warm medium color with the hex code #F2280D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 40, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 95%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scarlet color values

HEX: #F2280D
RGB: 242, 40, 13
HSL: 7°, 90%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 83, 95, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scarlet sits at 7° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the 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, Scarlet is rendered as rgb(242, 40, 13), 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, Scarlet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 83M 95Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 83% magenta, 95% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Scarlet

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2280D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 40, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2280D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 40, 13)
rgba(242, 40, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 7° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2280D?

#F2280D is Scarlet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 40, 13. It has a hue of 7°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F2280D?

The RGB color code for #F2280D is rgb(242, 40, 13). This means it contains 242 red, 40 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?

Scarlet (#F2280D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F2280D in CSS?

You can use #F2280D in CSS with: background-color: #F2280D; or color: #F2280D; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 40, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 95%, 5%.