Matte Crimson Red
A moderately saturated, warm medium red.
#C42C4A
rgb(196, 44, 74)
Color formats
HEX
#C42C4A
RGB
rgb(196, 44, 74)
HSL
hsl(348.2, 63.3%, 47.1%)
HSV
hsv(348.2, 77.6%, 76.9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77.6%, 62.2%, 23.1%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Matte Crimson Red.
Lightest
#F3C9D1
Lighter
#E0768B
Base
#C42C4A
Darker
#71192B
Darkest
#1E070B
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Matte Crimson Red works
Matte Crimson Red (#C42C4A) is a moderately saturated, 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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