Crimson Red
A vivid, warm medium red.
#DC143C
rgb(220, 20, 60)
Color formats
HEX
#DC143C
RGB
rgb(220, 20, 60)
HSL
hsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)
HSV
hsv(348, 90.9%, 86.3%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Crimson Red.
Lightest
#FAC3CE
Lighter
#F16581
Base
#DC143C
Darker
#7F0C23
Darkest
#210309
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Crimson Red works
Crimson Red (#DC143C) 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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