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Crimson
#420513
Crimson
#DC143C
Dark Red
#8B0000
Imperial Red
#E63946
Salmon Pink
#FB7185
Flamingo Pink
#FF8FAB
Brick Red
#B22222
Flash Red
#FF4757
Sweet Pink
#FFD1DC
Ballet Pink
#F8BBD0
Pure Red
#FF0000
Magenta
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Barbie Pink
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"Crimson"
Red · Winter
🧠 Psychology
Color of energy and passion. Red stimulates attention and evokes urgency, love or strength.
✨ Uses
CTAs, alerts, fashion, beauty, food, sport.
Tip
Crimson pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX #420513
RGB rgb(66, 5, 19)
HSL hsl(346°, 86%, 14%)
CMYK C:0% M:92% Y:71% K:74%
Luminance 0.0112
WCAG Accessibility
On white 16.63:1
Aa — #420513
Secondary text
✓ AA ✓ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 1.26:1
Aa — #420513
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✗ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#420513 #054234
Analogous
#420532 #420513 #421505
Triadic
#420513 #134205 #051342
Split-comp.
#420513 #054215 #053242
Tetradic
#420513 #324205 #054234 #150542
Monochromatic
#E3315A #991534 #3F0915 #120206 #000000
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Imperial Red
#E63946
Flash Red
#FF4757
Mahogany
#A94442
Pure Red
#FF0000
Dark Red
#8B0000
Alizarin
#C0392B
Crimson
#DC143C
Brick Red
#B22222
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