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Q: How do I use #FA050D in CSS?

You can use #FA050D in CSS with: background-color: #FA050D; or color: #FA050D; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 5, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 98%, 95%, 2%.

#FA050D

Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #FA050D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 5, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 98%, 95%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red color values

HEX: #FA050D
RGB: 250, 5, 13
HSL: 358°, 96%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 98, 95, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red sits at 358° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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, Red is rendered as rgb(250, 5, 13), where the red channel dominates at 250, 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, Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 98M 95Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 98% 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 Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FA050D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 5, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FA050D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 98%
Y: 95%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 5, 13)
rgba(250, 5, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 358° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FA050D?

#FA050D is Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 250, 5, 13. It has a hue of 358°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FA050D?

The RGB color code for #FA050D is rgb(250, 5, 13). This means it contains 250 red, 5 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Red a warm or cool color?

Red (#FA050D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FA050D in CSS?

You can use #FA050D in CSS with: background-color: #FA050D; or color: #FA050D; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 5, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 98%, 95%, 2%.

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