#DC143C Hex Code
Color Name: Crimson
What is hex #DC143C Color?
The color name of hex code #DC143C is Crimson. The 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, #DC143C 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.
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Hex #DC143C Color Codes
| Color Name | Crimson |
| 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] |
| #DC143C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #646464 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #545454 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #DC143C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DC143C is #14DCB4 which is called Robin Egg Blue. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #DC143C are #DC5014 and #DC14A0, called Flame and Barbie Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DC143C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #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.
Triadic Palette
#DC143C 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, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #DC143C has #3CDC14 (Harlequin Green), #14DCB4 (Robin Egg Blue) and #B414DC (Vivid Mulberry). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #DC143C contains #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.
Hex #DC143C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DC143C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of DC143C Color
Tints
E34363- E75B77
- EA728A
- EE8A9E
- F1A1B1
- F5B9C5
- F8D0D8
- FCE8EC
Tones
- CA2A4A
- C03450
- B73F57
- AE4A5E
- A55565
- 9C606C
- 926A72
- 897579
Shades
- B01030
- 9A0E2A
- 840C24
- 6E0A1E
- 580818
- 420612
- 2C040C
- 160206
#DC143C Color Patterns
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#DC143C Gingham Checks
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#DC143C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DC143C Polka Dots Pattern
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#DC143C Honeycomb Pattern
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#DC143C Leaves Pattern
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#DC143C Houndstooth Pattern
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#DC143C Trellis Pattern
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#DC143C Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
