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Alizarin Crimson
Alizarin Crimson
#E32636Click to copy
Alizarin Crimson Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(227, 38, 54)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 77%, 52%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 83%, 89%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 83%, 76%, 11%)Copy
Alizarin Crimson Color Schemes
Complementary
#E32636
Click to copy#26E3D3
Click to copyAnalogous
#E32694
Click to copy#E37526
Click to copySplit Complementary
#26E375
Click to copy#2694E3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E32636
Click to copy#E48B93
Click to copy#F7DEE0
Click to copy#90131D
Click to copy#36070B
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyAlizarin 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
4.57 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.60 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.77 : 1
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Alizarin Crimson Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Alizarin Crimson Color Introduction
Definition
Alizarin Crimson (HEX #E32636) has the RGB value rgb(227, 38, 54), the HSL value hsl(355°, 77%, 52%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 83%, 76%, 11%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Alizarin Crimson is #26E3D3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E32694 and #E37526 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#26E375, #2694E3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Alizarin Crimson uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Alizarin Crimson has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 against white and 4.60:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Alizarin Crimson has a lightness of 52% and a saturation of 77%, 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 yet luminous red.
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 Alizarin 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, Alizarin 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.
Alizarin Crimson Featured In
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