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Torch Red

#F32039

Torch Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #F32039. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 243, 32, 57 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 77%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Torch Red color values

HEX
#F32039
RGB
243, 32, 57
HSL
353°, 90%, 54%
CMYK
0, 87, 77, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Torch Red sits at 353° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 54% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Torch Red is rendered as rgb(243, 32, 57), where the red channel dominates at 243, 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 87M 77Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 87% magenta, 77% 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: #F32039;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 243, 32, 57;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F32039',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 77%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(243, 32, 57)
rgba(243, 32, 57, 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 #F32039?
#F32039 is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 243, 32, 57. It has a hue of 353°, 90% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F32039?
The RGB color code for #F32039 is rgb(243, 32, 57). This means it contains 243 red, 32 green, and 57 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#F32039) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F32039 in CSS?
You can use #F32039 in CSS with: background-color: #F32039; or color: #F32039; or as an RGB value: rgb(243, 32, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 77%, 5%.

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