Alizarin Crimson is a
warm light color with the hex code #F83A4A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
248, 58, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 77%, 70%, 3% for print applications.
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Alizarin Crimson
#F83A4A
Alizarin Crimson color values
- HEX
- #F83A4A
- RGB
- 248, 58, 74
- HSL
- 355°, 93%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 77, 70, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Alizarin Crimson sits at 355° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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(248, 58, 74), where the red channel dominates at 248, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Alizarin Crimson translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 77M 70Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 77% magenta, 70% 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 Alizarin Crimson
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F83A4A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 248, 58, 74;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F83A4A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 77%
Y: 70%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(248, 58, 74)
rgba(248, 58, 74, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F83A4A?
#F83A4A is Alizarin Crimson, a warm light color with RGB values of 248, 58, 74. It has a hue of 355°, 93%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F83A4A?
The RGB color code for #F83A4A is rgb(248, 58, 74). This means it contains 248 red,
58 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Alizarin Crimson a warm or cool color?
Alizarin Crimson (#F83A4A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F83A4A in CSS?
You can use #F83A4A in CSS with:
background-color: #F83A4A; or color: #F83A4A; or as an RGB value: rgb(248, 58, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 77%, 70%, 3%.