Light Crimson is a medium-light, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF5274, which equals rgb(255, 82, 116) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y55 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF5274 - RGB
255, 82, 116 - HSL
348°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 68, 55, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.71:1. Its complementary color is #52FFDC.
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Light Crimson color codes
| HEX | #FF5274 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 82, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 348°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 55%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16732788 |
Shades and tints of Light Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE2E8 - 100
#FFC5D1 - 200
#FFA9BA - 300
#FF8CA2 - 400
#FF6F8B - 500
#FF5274 - 600
#D54461 - 700
#AA374D - 800
#80293A - 900
#551B27 - 950
#2B0E13
Color harmonies for Light Crimson
- Complementary
#52FFDC≈ Light Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#FF52CB≈ Light Cerise - Analogous +30°
#FF8652≈ Coral - Triadic +120°
#74FF52≈ Light Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#5274FF≈ Light Royal - Split 150°
#52FF86≈ Light Malachite - Split 210°
#52CBFF≈ Light Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Light Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Crimson | Aa | 3.13:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Crimson | Aa | 6.71:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Crimson
background-color: #FF5274;color: #FF5274;background-color: rgb(255, 82, 116);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-crimson: #FF5274; }class="bg-[#FF5274]"Colors similar to Light Crimson
- Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Light Red
#FF5252 - Light Carmine
#FF5297 - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Medium Light Bright Ruby
#EA3E72 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Medium Light Bright Carmine
#EA3E83 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60
More red shades
- Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Crimson?
The HEX code for Light Crimson is #FF5274.
What is the RGB value of Light Crimson?
Light Crimson has an RGB value of 255, 82, 116 (rgb(255, 82, 116)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Crimson?
Use black text on Light Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 and black text has 6.71:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Crimson?
The complementary color of Light Crimson is #52FFDC. Analogous colors #FF52CB and #FF8652 also pair well.