Classic Crimson Red
A vivid, warm medium red.
#D31E42
rgb(211, 30, 66)
Color formats
HEX
#D31E42
RGB
rgb(211, 30, 66)
HSL
hsl(348.1, 75.1%, 47.3%)
HSV
hsv(348.1, 85.8%, 82.7%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85.8%, 68.7%, 17.3%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Crimson Red.
Lightest
#F7C6D0
Lighter
#EA6D86
Base
#D31E42
Darker
#7A1126
Darkest
#21050A
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Crimson Red works
Classic Crimson Red (#D31E42) is a vivid, warm medium red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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