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Torch Red

#F50A1E

Torch Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #F50A1E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 245, 10, 30 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 96%, 88%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Torch Red color values

HEX
#F50A1E
RGB
245, 10, 30
HSL
355°, 92%, 50%
CMYK
0, 96, 88, 4

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Torch Red sits at 355° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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(245, 10, 30), where the red channel dominates at 245, 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 96M 88Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 96% magenta, 88% 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: #F50A1E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 245, 10, 30;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F50A1E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 96%
Y: 88%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(245, 10, 30)
rgba(245, 10, 30, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 355° on the color wheel

Monzo logo
Monzo
Toyota logo
Toyota
H&M logo
H&M
Huawei logo
Huawei

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F50A1E?
#F50A1E is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 245, 10, 30. It has a hue of 355°, 92% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F50A1E?
The RGB color code for #F50A1E is rgb(245, 10, 30). This means it contains 245 red, 10 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#F50A1E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F50A1E in CSS?
You can use #F50A1E in CSS with: background-color: #F50A1E; or color: #F50A1E; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 10, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 96%, 88%, 4%.

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