Deep Soft Crimson is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B2337, which equals rgb(139, 35, 55) in RGB and hsl(348, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y60 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B2337 - RGB
139, 35, 55 - HSL
348°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 75, 60, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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 8.77:1. Its complementary color is #238B76.
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Deep Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #8B2337 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 35, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 348°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 60%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9118519 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDADE - 100
#D8B6BC - 200
#C5919B - 300
#B26C7A - 400
#9E4858 - 500
#8B2337 - 600
#741D2E - 700
#5D1725 - 800
#46121C - 900
#2E0C12 - 950
#170609
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#238B76≈ Deep Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#8B236C≈ Deep Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#8B4223≈ Deep Soft Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#378B23≈ Deep Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#23378B≈ Deep Soft Royal - Split 150°
#238B42≈ Deep Soft Malachite - Split 210°
#236C8B≈ Peacock Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Crimson | Aa | 8.77:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Crimson | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Crimson
background-color: #8B2337;color: #8B2337;background-color: rgb(139, 35, 55);background-color: hsl(348, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-crimson: #8B2337; }class="bg-[#8B2337]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Crimson
- Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Carmine
#8B234C - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Brown
#A52A2A - Deep Soft Blush
#8B2357
More red shades
- Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Soft Crimson
#CC3352 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Crimson is #8B2337.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Crimson?
Deep Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 139, 35, 55 (rgb(139, 35, 55)). In HSL it is 348°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Crimson?
Use white text on Deep Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.77:1 and black text has 2.39:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Crimson is #238B76. Analogous colors #8B236C and #8B4223 also pair well.