Scarlet is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FF2B06.
Also known as
"Heineken Red"
by Heineken
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 43, 6 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 98%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Scarlet
#FF2B06 aka “Heineken Red” by Heineken
Scarlet color values
- HEX
- #FF2B06
- RGB
- 255, 43, 6
- HSL
- 9°, 100%, 51%
- CMYK
- 0, 83, 98, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Scarlet sits at 9° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Scarlet is rendered as rgb(255, 43, 6), where the red channel dominates at 255, 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, Scarlet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 83M 98Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 83% magenta, 98% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Heineken Red.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Scarlet
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FF2B06;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 43, 6;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FF2B06',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 98%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 43, 6)
rgba(255, 43, 6, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Scarlet
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FF2B06?
#FF2B06 is Scarlet, a warm medium color with RGB values of 255, 43, 6. It has a hue of 9°, 100%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FF2B06?
The RGB color code for #FF2B06 is rgb(255, 43, 6). This means it contains 255 red,
43 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?
Scarlet (#FF2B06) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FF2B06 in CSS?
You can use #FF2B06 in CSS with:
background-color: #FF2B06; or color: #FF2B06; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 43, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 98%, 0%.