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Crimson
Crimson
#7B2CBFClick to copy
Crimson Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(123, 44, 191)Copy
HSLhsl(272, 63%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(272, 77%, 75%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(36%, 77%, 0%, 25%)Copy
Crimson Color Schemes
Complementary
#7B2CBF
Click to copy#70BF2C
Click to copyAnalogous
#312CBF
Click to copy#BF2CBA
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BABF2C
Click to copy#2CBF32
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7B2CBF
Click to copy#AC7FD2
Click to copy#DDCBEC
Click to copy#46196C
Click to copy#100619
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCrimson WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.11 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.95 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.52 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.78 : 1
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Crimson Shade Variants
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Crimson Color Introduction
Definition
Crimson (HEX #7B2CBF) has the RGB value rgb(123, 44, 191), the HSL value hsl(272°, 63%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(36%, 77%, 0%, 25%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Crimson is #70BF2C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #312CBF and #BF2CBA that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B9BF2C, #2CBF32) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Crimson uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Crimson has a contrast ratio of 7.11:1 against white and 2.95:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Purple sits between warm and cool, evoking lavender, amethyst and twilight. Mysterious and luxurious, it has long been associated with royalty and artistic creation. Specifically, Crimson has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 63%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep red with a purple cast, composed and luxurious; historically used for the clothing of nobles and the decoration of religious objects, conveying a noble air.
Color Psychology
Purple can evoke romance, imagination and nobility, with a marked air of mystery; psychologically it symbolizes elegance, spirituality and creativity. For this reason Crimson tends to leave a first impression of being mysterious and elegant in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Purple suits beauty and skincare, art exhibitions, mysterious themes and any scene that needs a sophisticated, romantic feel. In real projects, Crimson is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Purple”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Crimson Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
