Medium Dark Bright Crimson is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #C11538, which equals rgb(193, 21, 56) in RGB and hsl(348, 80%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y71 K24, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C11538 - RGB
193, 21, 56 - HSL
348°, 80%, 42% - CMYK
0, 89, 71, 24 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Bright 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 6.12:1. Its complementary color is #15C19F.
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Medium Dark Bright Crimson color codes
| HEX | #C11538 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 21, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 80%, 42%) |
| HSV | 348°, 89%, 76% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 71%, 24% |
| Decimal | 12653880 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Bright Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5D8DE - 100
#EAB1BD - 200
#E08A9C - 300
#D6637A - 400
#CB3C59 - 500
#C11538 - 600
#A1122F - 700
#810E25 - 800
#610B1C - 900
#400713 - 950
#200409
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Bright Crimson
- Complementary
#15C19F≈ Medium Dark Bright Teal - Analogous −30°
#C1158D≈ Medium Violet Red - Analogous +30°
#C14915≈ Rust - Triadic +120°
#38C115≈ Medium Dark Bright Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#1538C1≈ Persian Blue - Split 150°
#15C149≈ Medium Dark Bright Emerald - Split 210°
#158DC1≈ Medium Dark Bright Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Bright Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Bright Crimson | Aa | 6.12:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Bright Crimson | Aa | 3.43:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Bright Crimson
background-color: #C11538;color: #C11538;background-color: rgb(193, 21, 56);background-color: hsl(348, 80%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-bright-crimson: #C11538; }class="bg-[#C11538]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Bright Crimson
- Cardinal
#C41E3A - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Crimson
#DC143C - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Medium Dark Bright Carmine
#C1155A - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B
More red shades
- Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Crimson?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Crimson is #C11538.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Bright Crimson?
Medium Dark Bright Crimson has an RGB value of 193, 21, 56 (rgb(193, 21, 56)). In HSL it is 348°, 80%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Bright Crimson?
Use white text on Medium Dark Bright Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 and black text has 3.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Bright Crimson?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Bright Crimson is #15C19F. Analogous colors #C1158D and #C14915 also pair well.