Bright Crimson is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E61942, which equals rgb(230, 25, 66) in RGB and hsl(348, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y71 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E61942 - RGB
230, 25, 66 - HSL
348°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 89, 71, 10 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Crimson
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.58:1. Its complementary color is #1AE6BD.
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Bright Crimson color codes
| HEX | #E61942 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 25, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 348°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 71%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15079746 |
Shades and tints of Bright Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBD9E0 - 100
#F7B2C0 - 200
#F38CA1 - 300
#EE6681 - 400
#EA3F62 - 500
#E61942 - 600
#C01537 - 700
#99112C - 800
#730D21 - 900
#4D0816 - 950
#26040B
Color harmonies for Bright Crimson
- Complementary
#1AE6BD≈ Bright Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#E61AA8≈ Bright Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#E6571A≈ Bright Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#42E61A≈ Bright Clover - Triadic +240°
#1A42E6≈ Bright Cobalt - Split 150°
#1AE657≈ Bright Jade - Split 210°
#1AA8E6≈ Bright Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Crimson | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Bright Crimson | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Bright Crimson
background-color: #E61942;color: #E61942;background-color: rgb(230, 25, 66);background-color: hsl(348, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-crimson: #E61942; }class="bg-[#E61942]"Colors similar to Bright Crimson
- Crimson
#DC143C - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Ruby
#E0115F - Raspberry
#E30B5D - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Bright Red
#E61919 - Bright Carmine
#E6196B - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549
More red shades
- Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Crimson?
The HEX code for Bright Crimson is #E61942.
What is the RGB value of Bright Crimson?
Bright Crimson has an RGB value of 230, 25, 66 (rgb(230, 25, 66)). In HSL it is 348°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Crimson?
Use white text on Bright Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and black text has 4.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Crimson?
The complementary color of Bright Crimson is #1AE6BD. Analogous colors #E61AA8 and #E6571A also pair well.