CSS named color
Crimson Color Code
Crimson is a medium, vivid pink with the hex code #DC143C. In RGB it is rgb(220, 20, 60), in HSL hsl(348, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword crimson.
White text on Crimson has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and black text 4.21:1, so white text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Rose 600 (#E11D48).
Use Crimson in CSS
.element {
color: crimson;
background-color: #dc143c;
border-color: rgb(220, 20, 60);
}Tints and shades of Crimson
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with Crimson
Color-wheel harmonies built from #DC143C. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on Crimson
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Questions about Crimson
What is the hex code for Crimson?
The hex code for Crimson is #DC143C. Its RGB value is rgb(220, 20, 60) and its HSL value is hsl(348, 83%, 47%).
What colors go with Crimson?
The complementary color of Crimson is #14DBB4. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #DB14A0 and #DB5014; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #3CDB14 and #143CDB.
Is Crimson readable as a text color?
On a white background Crimson has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 4.21:1.