Pantone® 242 C

Dark Red

Solid Coated

Note: This is a community-sourced approximation and is not an official Pantone® color value. For accurate color matching, please refer to official Pantone® color guides.

HEX

#80225F

RGB

128, 34, 95

CMYK

0%, 73%, 26%, 50%

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All Color Formats

HEX

#80225F

RGB

rgb(128, 34, 95)

RGBA

rgba(128, 34, 95, 1)

HSL

hsl(321.06, 58.02%, 31.76%)

HSLA

hsla(321, 58%, 32%, 1)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 73%, 26%, 50%)

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CSS Usage Examples

Background Color

background-color: #80225F;

Text Color

color: #80225F;

Border

border: 2px solid #80225F;

CSS Variable

--pantone-242-c: #80225F;

About Pantone® 242 C

Pantone® 242 C is approximately HEX #80225F and RGB 128, 34, 95 on screen — a dark red from the Solid Coated collection. These digital values are an approximation for web and screen design, not an official Pantone® value.

Digital vs Print

Keep in mind that digital screens (RGB) and printed materials (Pantone inks) use different color systems. The HEX value shown here (#80225F) is an approximation and may appear different when printed. For accurate Pantone® color matching in print projects, always refer to official Pantone® color books and guides.

Use Cases

Web design and UI development
Digital branding and marketing materials
Screen presentations and mockups
Social media graphics