# Crimson color: #dc143c

#dc143c is rgb(220, 20, 60) in RGB and oklch(57.119% 0.22194 20.087) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/colors/crimson

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #dc143c |
| RGB | rgb(220, 20, 60) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 83.33%, 47.06%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(348 90.91% 86.27%) |
| HWB | hwb(348 7.84% 13.73%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0% 91% 73% 14%) |
| Lab | lab(47.88 71.28 35.48) |
| LCH | lch(47.88 79.62 26.46) |
| OKLab | oklab(57.119% 0.20844 0.07623) |
| OKLCH | oklch(57.119% 0.22194 20.087) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.79171 0.19151 0.25737) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.67069 0.20213 0.19336) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.73875 0.10472 0.24067) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.59052 0.242 0.19351) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.71569 0.007 0.04519) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.3058 0.16045 0.05762) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.32125 0.16699 0.04291) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.863, green: 0.078, blue: 0.235) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.863, green: 0.078, blue: 0.235, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFFDC143C) |
| Android XML | #DC143C |

## Facts

- Closest name: Crimson
- Hue family: Red, bright red
- Closest Tailwind class: rose-600
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 4.99:1
- Contrast with black: 4.21:1

## Tints

#dc143c, #e33f4f, #ea5a62, #ef7175, #f48788, #f89c9b, #fbb0af, #fec4c3, #ffd8d6, #ffebeb

## Shades

#dc143c, #bf1033, #a30c2a, #880821, #6e0519, #540311, #3c010a, #260104, #110001, #020000

## Tones

#dc143c, #d42e43, #cb3d4a, #c24950, #b95256, #b05b5c, #a66262, #9b6867, #906e6d, #847372

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #dc143c, #008b93
- Split: #dc143c, #00906b, #0084b8
- Analogous: #dc143c, #ce1f89, #c44e00
- Triadic: #dc143c, #009300, #126df7
- Tetradic: #dc143c, #a16c00, #008b93, #126df7
- Square: #dc143c, #7e7e00, #008b93, #7c52ee
- Monochromatic: #dc143c, #700010, #a90021, #ff4d5f, #ff9e9e

## Questions about Crimson

### What is the hex code for Crimson?

The hex code for Crimson is #dc143c. In RGB it is rgb(220, 20, 60), in HSL hsl(348, 83.33%, 47.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(57.119% 0.22194 20.087).

### What colors go well with Crimson?

Its complementary color is #008b93. For a calmer look, pair it with the analogous colors #ce1f89 and #c44e00. Ready palettes with Crimson are shown on this page.

### Is Crimson a warm or cool color?

Crimson is a warm color with an OKLCH hue of 20 degrees.

### What text color is readable on Crimson?

White text is more readable on Crimson: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and black gives 4.21:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.