Crimson color hex code is #DC143C

What is Crimson Color?

Crimson has the hex code #DC143C. The equivalent RGB values are (220, 20, 60), which means it is composed of 73% red, 7% green and 20% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:91 Y:73 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, Crimson has a hue of 348°, 91% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

The name of this color comes from the kermes dye extracted from the dried bodies female Kermes vermilio, a scale insect found in the Mediterranean region. This red dye and its production process has been known for thousands of years. The ease of production of a similar dye, carmine, from cochineal, another scale insect, decreased the use of kermes dye.

This red crimson color is from the web list and can be used by name in HTML and CSS code. One can also apply the color to a web page with its hex, RGB or HSL values. Please also note that the Crimson CMYK numbers mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae.

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Crimson Color Codes

Hex Code	#DC143C
RGB Values	(220, 20, 60)
CMYK Values	(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%)
HSV/HSB Values	(348°, 91%, 86%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC0033
Inverse Color	#23EBC3 [Turquoise]
Closest Pantone®	199 C
Closest RAL	3028 [Pure red]
Complementary Color	#14DCB4 [Robin Egg Blue]

Crimson Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#646464
Desaturated	#787878
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#545454
Weighted Average (Luma)	#414141
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#868686

Crimson Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DC143C. Complementary color is 14DCB4

Complementary Palette

The complement of Crimson is Robin Egg Blue with the hex code #14DCB4. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DC143C color is offered by #14DCB4. 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.

DC143C 14DCB4

Analogous color palette with (DC143C, DC5014 and DC14A0)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Crimson (#DC143C) are Flame (#DC5014) and Barbie Pink (#DC14A0). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Crimson 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.

DC143C DC5014 DC14A0

Split Complementary color palette with (DC143C, 14DC50 and 14A0DC)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Crimson (#DC143C) are #14DC50 (Malachite) and #14A0DC (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.

DC143C 14DC50 14A0DC

Triadic color palette with (DC143C, 3CDC14 and 143CDC)

Triadic Palette

Crimson triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3CDC14 (Harlequin Green) and #143CDC (Palatinate Blue) along with #DC143C create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

DC143C 3CDC14 143CDC

Tetradic color palette with (DC143C, 3CDC14, 14DCB4 and B414DC)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Crimson has four colors - #3CDC14 (Harlequin Green), #14DCB4 (Robin Egg Blue) and #B414DC (Vivid Mulberry) in addition to the base color (#DC143C). 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.

DC143C 3CDC14 14DCB4 B414DC

Square color palette with (DC143C, A0DC14, 14DCB4 and 5014DC)

Square Palette

Crimson square color palette has #A0DC14 (Vivid Lime Green), #14DCB4 (Robin Egg Blue) and #5014DC (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.

DC143C A0DC14 14DCB4 5014DC

Crimson Color Rainbow Palette

Our Crimson 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.

DC143C DC9714 75DC14 14DC5E 14AEDC 2514DC D114DC