Crimson colour (#DC143C)
Crimson is medium a red with hex code #DC143C, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 220, 20, 60; in HSL 348°, 83%, 47%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Crimson colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Crimson in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DC143C |
| RGB | rgb(220, 20, 60) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.863, 0.078, 0.235 |
| HSL | hsl(348, 83%, 47%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 91%, 73%, 14% |
| CSS | color: crimson; |
Shades and tints of Crimson
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fbd0d9 | #f6a2b3 | #f2738c | #ee4466 | #e91640 | #bb1133 | #8c0d26 | #5d091a | #2f040d |
Colours that go with Crimson
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #14dbb4 | |
| Triadic | #3cdb14 | #143cdb |
| Analogous | #db5014 | #db14a0 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| firebrick | #b22222 | close |
| brown | #a52a2a | close |
| red | #ff0000 | close |
| mediumvioletred | #c71585 | close |
| indianred | #cd5c5c | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Crimson against white is 4.99:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 4.21:1 (fails). Use Crimson for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Crimson?
#DC143C.
What is Crimson in RGB?
rgb(220, 20, 60).
What colour is complementary to Crimson?
#14dbb4, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.