Carmine is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #960018, which equals rgb(150, 0, 24) in RGB and hsl(350, 100%, 29%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y84 K41, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#960018 - RGB
150, 0, 24 - HSL
350°, 100%, 29% - CMYK
0, 100, 84, 41 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Carmine
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.09:1. Its complementary color is #00947B.
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Carmine color codes
| HEX | #960018 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 0, 24) |
| HSL | hsl(350, 100%, 29%) |
| HSV | 350°, 100%, 59% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 84%, 41% |
| Decimal | 9830424 |
Shades and tints of Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EED5D9 - 100
#DCAAB2 - 200
#CB808C - 300
#B95565 - 400
#A82B3F - 500
#960018 - 600
#7D0014 - 700
#640010 - 800
#4B000C - 900
#320008 - 950
#190004
Color harmonies for Carmine
- Complementary
#00947B≈ Deep Bright Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#940063≈ Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#943100≈ Dark Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#199400≈ Dark Clover - Triadic +240°
#001994≈ Dark Cobalt - Split 150°
#009431≈ Deep Bright Emerald - Split 210°
#006394≈ Deep Bright Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Carmine | Aa | 9.09:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Carmine | Aa | 2.31:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Carmine
background-color: #960018;color: #960018;background-color: rgb(150, 0, 24);background-color: hsl(350, 100%, 29%);:root { --color-carmine: #960018; }class="bg-[#960018]"Colors similar to Carmine
- Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Burgundy
#800020 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Maroon
#800000
More red shades
- Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020 - Vermilion
#E34234 - Terracotta
#E2725B - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Carmine?
The HEX code for Carmine is #960018.
What is the RGB value of Carmine?
Carmine has an RGB value of 150, 0, 24 (rgb(150, 0, 24)). In HSL it is 350°, 100%, 29%.
What text color should I use on Carmine?
Use white text on Carmine. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.09:1 and black text has 2.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Carmine?
The complementary color of Carmine is #00947B. Analogous colors #940063 and #943100 also pair well.