#DC143C
Crimson
Crimson is a deep, vivid red with slight blue undertones. Named after the kermes dye, it represents determination, passion, and power.
Crimson Color Values
HEX#DC143C
RGB220, 20, 60
HSL348°, 83%, 47%
HSV348°, 91%, 86%
CMYK0%, 91%, 73%, 14%
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
Red-blind. Cannot perceive red light.
Sees: #5C553B (~1.3% of males)
Deuteranopia
Green-blind. Cannot perceive green light.
Sees: #8B7E35 (~1.2% of males)
Tritanopia
Blue-blind. Cannot perceive blue light.
Sees: #F2002A (~0.01% of population)
Achromatopsia
Total color blindness. Sees only grayscale.
Sees: #828282 (~0.003% of population)
Crimson as Text Color
Crimson on White
5.0:1AA
Crimson on Light Gray
4.6:1AA
Crimson on Cream
4.7:1AA
Crimson on Dark
3.4:1FAIL
Crimson on Black
4.2:1FAIL
Crimson on Soft Blue
4.4:1FAIL
Crimson on Soft Green
4.4:1FAIL
Crimson on Soft Pink
4.1:1FAIL
Nearest Tailwind Class
rose-600
#E11D48
Nearest Pantone Match
Pantone 186 C
#C8102E
CSS Variable Export
:root {
--color-crimson: #DC143C;
--color-crimson-rgb: 220, 20, 60;
}Tailwind Config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'crimson': '#DC143C',
}Shades of Crimson
#DB143C
#C41236
#AD102F
#910D28
#790B21
#62091B
#4B0714
#2F040D
#170206
#000000
Tints of Crimson
#DB143C
#EB244B
#ED4062
#F05C79
#F27890
#F58FA3
#F7ABBA
#FAC7D1
#FCE3E8
#FFFFFF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#DC143C
#14DBB4
Analogous
#DB14A0
#DB143C
#DB5014
Triadic
#DB143C
#3CDB14
#143CDB
Crimson Text Preview
Heading in Crimson
Body text in Crimson. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
White on Crimson
Body text on a Crimson background.
Crimson text on dark background
Contrast: 3.6:1