Torch Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FC0335.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
252, 3, 53 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 99%, 79%, 1% for print applications.
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Torch Red
#FC0335
Torch Red color values
- HEX
- #FC0335
- RGB
- 252, 3, 53
- HSL
- 348°, 98%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 99, 79, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Torch Red sits at 348° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(252, 3, 53), where the red channel dominates at 252, 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 99M 79Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 99% magenta, 79% 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 Torch Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FC0335;
--brand-primary-rgb: 252, 3, 53;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FC0335',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 99%
Y: 79%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(252, 3, 53)
rgba(252, 3, 53, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FC0335?
#FC0335 is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 252, 3, 53. It has a hue of 348°, 98%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FC0335?
The RGB color code for #FC0335 is rgb(252, 3, 53). This means it contains 252 red,
3 green, and 53 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#FC0335) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FC0335 in CSS?
You can use #FC0335 in CSS with:
background-color: #FC0335; or color: #FC0335; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 3, 53). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 99%, 79%, 1%.