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Dark Crimson
Dark Crimson
#9E2A2BClick to copy
Dark Crimson Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(158, 42, 43)Copy
HSLhsl(359, 58%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(359, 73%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 38%)Copy
Dark Crimson Color Schemes
Complementary
#9E2A2B
Click to copy#2A9E9D
Click to copyAnalogous
#9E2A65
Click to copy#9E632A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2A9E63
Click to copy#2A659E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9E2A2B
Click to copy#C46A6B
Click to copy#E1B3B4
Click to copy#4D1515
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Crimson 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
7.45 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.83 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
1.70 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Dark Crimson Shade Variants
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Dark Crimson Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Crimson (HEX #9E2A2B) has the RGB value rgb(158, 42, 43), the HSL value hsl(359°, 58%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Crimson is #2A9E9D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9E2A65 and #9E632A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2A9E63, #2A659E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Crimson uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Crimson has a contrast ratio of 7.45:1 against white and 2.82:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Dark Crimson has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 58%, 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 like clotted blood; traditionally used for ritual vessels and seal carving, carrying a sense of solemnity and gravity.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Dark Crimson tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Dark Crimson is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dark 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.
