Codes & values
- Color Name
Crimson - Color ID
KDF-C-14423100 - HEX
#DC143C - RGB
rgb(220, 20, 60) - RGBA
rgba(220, 20, 60, 1) - HSL
hsl(348, 83%, 47%) - HSLA
hsla(348, 83%, 47%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(348, 91%, 86%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Crimson?
- #DC143C
- What is Crimson RGB?
- rgb(220, 20, 60)
- What is Crimson HSL?
- hsl(348, 83%, 47%)
- What is Crimson CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%)
What is Crimson?
Crimson is a curated red family color at #DC143C. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Crimson HEX code
The HEX code for Crimson is #DC143C. Paste it into CSS as color: #DC143C; or background-color: #DC143C;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (dc143c).
Crimson RGB
Crimson in RGB is rgb(220, 20, 60) (channels R 220, G 20, B 60). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(220, 20, 60, 1).
Crimson HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(348, 83%, 47%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(348, 91%, 86%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Crimson CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Crimson is cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Crimson
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #B71132, #930D28, #6E0A1E, #490714, #25030A. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Crimson
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #E23B5D, #E8627D, #EE8A9E, #F3B1BE, #F9D8DF. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Crimson
Complementary pairing: #DC143C, #14DCB4. Analogous neighbors: #DC14A0, #DC143C, #DC5014. Triadic accents: #DC143C, #3CDC14, #143CDC. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Crimson color combinations
A practical combo: primary #DC143C, complementary accent #14DCB4, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #DC143C, #14DC50, #14A0DC.
Crimson in web design
Red works as error states, sale badges, and urgent CTAs. Keep body text dark on light surfaces and reserve pure red for accents so pages do not feel alarming.
Crimson in branding
Brand reds feel bold and urgent — classic for food delivery, sports, and clearance campaigns. Contrast vs white is 4.99:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 4.21:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Crimson?
- Crimson: #DC143C.
- What is Crimson RGB?
- Crimson: rgb(220, 20, 60).
- What is Crimson HSL?
- Crimson: hsl(348, 83%, 47%).
- What is Crimson CMYK?
- Crimson: cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%).
- What colors go with Crimson?
- Try complementary #DC143C, #14DCB4 or analogous #DC14A0, #DC143C, #DC5014.
- Is Crimson good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 4.99:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 4.99:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 4.21:1. Complementary swatch: #DC143C, #14DCB4.
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