Dark Crimson is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #85001B, which equals rgb(133, 0, 27) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#85001B - RGB
133, 0, 27 - HSL
348°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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. 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 10.43:1. Its complementary color is #00856A.
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Dark Crimson color codes
| HEX | #85001B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716315 |
Shades and tints of Dark Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5D9 - 100
#D6AAB3 - 200
#C2808D - 300
#AE5567 - 400
#992B41 - 500
#85001B - 600
#6F0017 - 700
#590012 - 800
#43000E - 900
#2C0009 - 950
#160005
Color harmonies for Dark Crimson
- Complementary
#00856A≈ Dark Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#85005D≈ Dark Cerise - Analogous +30°
#852800≈ Dark Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#1B8500≈ Dark Leaf - Triadic +240°
#001B85≈ Dark Sapphire - Split 150°
#008528≈ Dark Emerald - Split 210°
#005D85≈ Dark Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Crimson | Aa | 10.43:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Crimson | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Crimson
background-color: #85001B;color: #85001B;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 27);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-crimson: #85001B; }class="bg-[#85001B]"Colors similar to Dark Crimson
- Burgundy
#800020 - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Carmine
#850035 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Maroon
#800000 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D
More red shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Light Crimson
#FF5274
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Crimson?
The HEX code for Dark Crimson is #85001B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Crimson?
Dark Crimson has an RGB value of 133, 0, 27 (rgb(133, 0, 27)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Crimson?
Use white text on Dark Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.43:1 and black text has 2.01:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Crimson?
The complementary color of Dark Crimson is #00856A. Analogous colors #85005D and #852800 also pair well.