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#CF1534
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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 #CF1534
RGB rgb(207, 21, 52)
HSL hsl(350°, 82%, 45%)
CMYK C:0% M:90% Y:75% K:19%
Luminance 0.1395
WCAG Accessibility
On white 5.51:1
Aa — #CF1534
Secondary text
✓ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 3.81:1
Aa — #CF1534
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#CF1534 #15D1B1
Analogous
#D11592 #CF1534 #D15315
Triadic
#CF1534 #34D115 #1534D1
Split-comp.
#CF1534 #15D153 #1592D1
Tetradic
#CF1534 #92D115 #15D1B1 #5315D1
Monochromatic
#F4BDC6 #E6657B #C5203C #9A192E #580E1B
Suggested palettes for this hue.
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