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Crimson
#BD2845
Crimson
#DC143C
Brick Red
#B22222
Imperial Red
#E63946
Alizarin
#C0392B
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
Mahogany
#A94442
Salmon Pink
#FB7185
Ballet Pink
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Barbie Pink
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Flash Red
#FF4757
Pure Red
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Blush 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 #BD2845
RGB rgb(189, 40, 69)
HSL hsl(348°, 65%, 45%)
CMYK C:0% M:79% Y:63% K:26%
Luminance 0.1262
WCAG Accessibility
On white 5.91:1
Aa — #BD2845
Secondary text
✓ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 3.55:1
Aa — #BD2845
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#BD2845 #28BDA0
Analogous
#BD2891 #BD2845 #BD5528
Triadic
#BD2845 #46BD28 #2846BD
Split-comp.
#BD2845 #28BD55 #2891BD
Tetradic
#BD2845 #91BD28 #28BDA0 #5528BD
Monochromatic
#EEC4CC #D77588 #B2344D #8A283C #4F1722
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Rosy Coral
#FF6B6B
Flash Red
#FF4757
Dark Red
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Indian Red
#CD5C5C
Alizarin
#C0392B
Pure Red
#FF0000
Crimson
#DC143C
Imperial Red
#E63946
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