crimson

#C40E57

VibrantElectric

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB196, 14, 87
CMYK0, 93, 56, 23
HSL336°, 87%, 41%
LAB43, 67, 11
Closest Library Match
pink-70097% Match

Readability

5.91On WhitePASS AA
3.54On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #C40E57

The hexadecimal color code #C40E57 is a medium, intense shade of Red (known as crimson). In the RGB color model, #C40E57 is comprised of 196 red, 14 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 336 degrees, a saturation of 87%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 417 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create intense Red atmospheres. Designers searching for Red color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #C40E57.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind