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Discover the ardor of rose red

Rose red balances the intense passion of pure red with the softness of pink. It's used across luxury branding and romantic designs to evoke beauty and refinement.

A closer look at the color rose red

Rose red, a balanced shade between pink and red, has a historical legacy dating back to medieval times. During the Renaissance, artists prized rose red pigments created from madder root, with "rose madder" becoming a particularly valued paint color that could produce a rich depth. The color's association with romance and passion stems from its connection to red roses, which have been a symbol of love for centuries. Today, rose red maintains this association, while also finding new purpose as a balanced color. It's less intense than pure red, but stronger than pink, which makes it versatile as it offers both the warmth of red and the approachability of pink. This unique position in the color spectrum, combined with its rich heritage, makes rose red an ideal choice for designers seeking to convey both maturity and emotional resonance.

In digital design, rose red is represented by the hex code #C84B60, while its RGB values are R:200, G:75, B:96. The CMYK values for rose red are C:0%, M:63%, Y:52%, K:21%, which create its muted tone through a dominant magenta base that's balanced with yellow, while the black adds depth without affecting the color's warmth.

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Rose red color values

HEX

#C84B60

CMYK

0, 63, 52, 21

RGB

200, 75, 96

HSL

348°, 47.3, 53.9

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