crimson

#DC1E2E

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB220, 30, 46
CMYK0, 86, 79, 14
HSL355°, 76%, 49%
LAB48, 69, 44
Closest Library Match
red-60097% Match

Readability

4.92On WhitePASS AA
4.26On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #DC1E2E

The hexadecimal color code #DC1E2E is a medium, vibrant shade of Red (known as crimson). In the RGB color model, #DC1E2E is comprised of 220 red, 30 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 355 degrees, a saturation of 76%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 403 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant 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 #DC1E2E.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind