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#DD2253
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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 #DD2253
RGB rgb(221, 34, 83)
HSL hsl(344°, 73%, 50%)
CMYK C:0% M:85% Y:62% K:13%
Luminance 0.1698
WCAG Accessibility
On white 4.74:1
Aa — #DD2253
Secondary text
✓ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 4.43:1
Aa — #DD2253
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#DD2253 #22DDAB
Analogous
#DD22B1 #DD2253 #DD4E22
Triadic
#DD2253 #54DD22 #2254DD
Split-comp.
#DD2253 #22DD4E #22B1DD
Tetradic
#DD2253 #B1DD22 #22DDAB #4E22DD
Monochromatic
#2A0912 #7D1C36 #D02F5A #D9597B #E797AD
Suggested palettes for this hue.
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#E63946
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Rosy Coral
#FF6B6B
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
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