crimson
- HEX
- #dc143c
- RGB
- rgb(220, 20, 60)
- HSL
- hsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.1% 0.222 20.087)
crimson is a red color with a warm undertone, written #dc143c in hexadecimal.
Quick facts
| Family | Red |
|---|---|
| Undertone | warm |
| Lightness | 47.1% |
| Contrast on white | 4.99 |
| Contrast on black | 4.21 |
Tints, shades and tones
Color harmonies
Accessibility
Contrast ratio against white and black, and the WCAG 2.1 text levels each one passes.
| Background | Contrast ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.99 | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black | 4.21 | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Similar colors
Sources
This name comes from the CSS color keywords.