Crimson — #DC143C HEX Color

#DC143Crgb(220, 20, 60)

About Crimson

Crimson (#DC143C) is a warm, mid, vivid red tone with a hue of 348°, saturation of 83% and lightness of 47%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.99:1, while on black it reaches 4.21:1 — so prefer white text when using #DC143C as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#DC143C

RGBrgb(220, 20, 60)

HSLhsl(348°, 83%, 47%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%)

CIELABLab(47, 70.9, 33.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

4.99:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

4.21:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #DC143C as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #DC143C;

color: #DC143C;

border: 2px solid #DC143C;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC143C, #14dcb4);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #dc143c;
  --color-primary-rgb: 220, 20, 60;
  --color-primary-hsl: 348, 83%, 47%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #DC143C?

Color #DC143C is commonly known as Crimson. It is a warm, mid, vivid red tone.

Is #DC143C a warm or cool color?

Crimson (#DC143C) is a warm color. With a hue of 348°, it falls in the red family.

What colors go well with #DC143C?

Colors that pair well with Crimson (#DC143C) include its complementary color (#14DCB4), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.