crimson
- HEX
- #8c000f
- RGB
- rgb(140, 0, 15)
- HSL
- hsl(353.6, 100%, 27.5%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 89.3%, 45.1%)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.3% 0.164 26.042)
crimson is a red color with a warm undertone, written #8c000f in hexadecimal.
Quick facts
| Family | Red |
|---|---|
| Undertone | warm |
| Lightness | 27.5% |
| Contrast on white | 9.90 |
| Contrast on black | 2.12 |
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 | 9.90 | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black | 2.12 | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Similar colors
Sources
This name comes from the xkcd color survey.