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Crimson
#901428
Crimson
#DC143C
Imperial Red
#E63946
Brick Red
#B22222
Salmon Pink
#FB7185
Dark Red
#8B0000
Alizarin
#C0392B
Flash Red
#FF4757
Pure Red
#FF0000
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
Ballet Pink
#F8BBD0
Dusty Pink
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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 #901428
RGB rgb(144, 20, 40)
HSL hsl(350°, 76%, 32%)
CMYK C:0% M:86% Y:72% K:44%
Luminance 0.0643
WCAG Accessibility
On white 9.07:1
Aa — #901428
Secondary text
✓ AA ✓ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 2.32:1
Aa — #901428
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✗ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#901428 #14907B
Analogous
#901466 #901428 #903D14
Triadic
#901428 #289014 #142890
Split-comp.
#901428 #14903D #146690
Tetradic
#901428 #669014 #14907B #3D1490
Monochromatic
#E78898 #D5344F #871C2E #5D131F #1E060A
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Brick Red
#B22222
Imperial Red
#E63946
Mahogany
#A94442
Dark Red
#8B0000
Flash Red
#FF4757
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
Alizarin
#C0392B
Rosy Coral
#FF6B6B
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