Darkest Crimson is a very dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #33000A, which equals rgb(51, 0, 10) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#33000A - RGB
51, 0, 10 - HSL
348°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 80 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.34:1. Its complementary color is #003329.
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Darkest Crimson color codes
| HEX | #33000A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 0, 10) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3342346 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD5D6 - 100
#BBAAAD - 200
#998085 - 300
#77555C - 400
#552B33 - 500
#33000A - 600
#2B0008 - 700
#220007 - 800
#1A0005 - 900
#110003 - 950
#090002
Color harmonies for Darkest Crimson
- Complementary
#003329≈ Darkest Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#330024≈ Darkest Cerise - Analogous +30°
#330F00≈ Darkest Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#0A3300≈ Darkest Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#000A33≈ Darkest Sapphire - Split 150°
#00330F≈ Darkest Emerald - Split 210°
#002433≈ Darkest Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Crimson | Aa | 18.34:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Crimson | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Crimson
background-color: #33000A;color: #33000A;background-color: rgb(51, 0, 10);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-crimson: #33000A; }class="bg-[#33000A]"Colors similar to Darkest Crimson
- Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Darkest Carmine
#330014 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Bright Carmine
#2E0515 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A
More red shades
- Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Pure Crimson
#FF0033
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Crimson?
The HEX code for Darkest Crimson is #33000A.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Crimson?
Darkest Crimson has an RGB value of 51, 0, 10 (rgb(51, 0, 10)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Crimson?
Use white text on Darkest Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.34:1 and black text has 1.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Crimson?
The complementary color of Darkest Crimson is #003329. Analogous colors #330024 and #330F00 also pair well.