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Crimson CMYK Color

HEX #DA1F3D / RGB (218, 31, 61)

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What is Crimson CMYK Color?

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Crimson CMYK code is (10, 100, 80, 0) which means it has 10 of cyan, 100 of magenta, 80 of yellow and 0 of black. The closest hex code of the color is #DA1F3D with RGB equivalent values (218, 31, 61). The CMYK system is the backbone of the color printing technology found in both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K). Please understand that the reproducibility of crimson CMYK depends on the quality of the paper, the printer and the inks in the machine.

NOTE: The crimson (CMYK) hex color code mentioned on this page is just an approximation. It has been calculated from the CMYK values. As you probably know, the CMYK color model is for print media while hex codes and the equivalent RGB values are for screen. The two can seldom be converted correctly. Additionally, crimson color displayed on the screen through its hex code, may look very different when printed (by the CMYK values).

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Crimson CMYK Color Codes

Hex Code#DA1F3D
RGB Values(218, 31, 61)
CMYK Values(10%, 100%, 80%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values(350°, 86%, 85%)
Closest Web Safe#CC3333
Inverse Color#25E0C2 [Turquoise]
Closest Pantone®1795 C
Closest RAL3028 [Pure red]
Complementary Color#1FDABC [Maximum Blue Green]
Crimson CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#676767
Desaturated#7D7D7D
Weighted Average (Most Common)#5A5A5A
Weighted Average (Luma)#494949
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#8D8D8D

Crimson CMYK Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DA1F3D. Complementary color is 1FDABC

Complementary Palette

The complement of Crimson CMYK is Maximum Blue Green with the hex code #1FDABC. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DA1F3D color is offered by #1FDABC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

DA1F3D 1FDABC
Analogous color palette with (DA1F3D, DA5F1F and DA1F9B)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Crimson CMYK (#DA1F3D) are Vivid Red-Tangelo (#DA5F1F) and Barbie Pink (#DA1F9B). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Crimson CMYK with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

DA1F3D DA5F1F DA1F9B
Split Complementary color palette with (DA1F3D, 1FDA5F and 1F9BDA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Crimson CMYK (#DA1F3D) are #1FDA5F (Malachite) and #1F9BDA (Battery Charged Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

DA1F3D 1FDA5F 1F9BDA
Triadic color palette with (DA1F3D, 3DDA1F and 1F3DDA)

Triadic Palette

Crimson CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3DDA1F (Harlequin Green) and #1F3DDA (Palatinate Blue) along with #DA1F3D create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

DA1F3D 3DDA1F 1F3DDA
Tetradic color palette with (DA1F3D, 3DDA1F, 1FDABC and BC1FDA)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Crimson CMYK has four colors - #3DDA1F (Harlequin Green), #1FDABC (Maximum Blue Green) and #BC1FDA (Vivid Mulberry) in addition to the base color (#DA1F3D). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

DA1F3D 3DDA1F 1FDABC BC1FDA
Square color palette with (DA1F3D, 9BDA1F, 1FDABC and 5F1FDA)

Square Palette

Crimson CMYK square color palette has #9BDA1F (Yellow-Green), #1FDABC (Maximum Blue Green) and #5F1FDA (Han Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

DA1F3D 9BDA1F 1FDABC 5F1FDA
Rainbow color

Crimson CMYK Color Rainbow Palette

Our Crimson CMYK rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

DA1F3E DAA01F 74DA1F 1FDA6B 1FA9DA 351FDA D61FDA

Tints, Tones & Shades of Crimson CMYK Color

Tints

  • Transparent E14C64E14C64
  • Transparent E56277E56277
  • Transparent E9798BE9798B
  • Transparent ED8F9EED8F9E
  • Transparent F0A5B1F0A5B1
  • Transparent F4BCC5F4BCC5
  • Transparent F8D2D8F8D2D8
  • Transparent FBE9ECFBE9EC

Tones

  • Transparent C8324AC8324A
  • Transparent BF3C51BF3C51
  • Transparent B64658B64658
  • Transparent AD505FAD505F
  • Transparent A45965A45965
  • Transparent 9B636C9B636C
  • Transparent 926D73926D73
  • Transparent 897679897679

Shades

  • Transparent AE1931AE1931
  • Transparent 99162B99162B
  • Transparent 831325831325
  • Transparent 6D101F6D101F
  • Transparent 570C18570C18
  • Transparent 410912410912
  • Transparent 2C060C2C060C
  • Transparent 160306160306

Crimson CMYK Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Crimson CMYK Plaid Pattern


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