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Crimson Red
Crimson Red
#E63946Click to copy
Crimson Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 57, 70)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 78%, 56%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 75%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 70%, 10%)Copy
Crimson Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E63946
Click to copy#39E6D9
Click to copyAnalogous
#E6399C
Click to copy#E68339
Click to copySplit Complementary
#39E683
Click to copy#399CE6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E63946
Click to copy#E89DA2
Click to copy#FBF0F0
Click to copy#A41520
Click to copy#4A090E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCrimson Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.17 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.04 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.03 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Crimson Red Shade Variants
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Crimson Red Color Introduction
Definition
Crimson Red (HEX #E63946) has the RGB value rgb(230, 57, 70), the HSL value hsl(355°, 78%, 56%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 70%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Crimson Red is #39E6D9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E6399C and #E68339 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#39E683, #399CE6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Crimson Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Crimson Red has a contrast ratio of 4.17:1 against white and 5.04:1 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, Crimson Red has a lightness of 56% and a saturation of 78%, 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 red slightly brighter than vermilion, ardent and brisk; common in folk embroidery, New Year prints, and traditional clothing, conveying festivity.
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 Crimson Red 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, Crimson Red 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.
Crimson Red 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.
