Medium Dark Crimson is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D6002B, which equals rgb(214, 0, 43) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D6002B - RGB
214, 0, 43 - HSL
348°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 16 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium 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 5.39:1. Its complementary color is #00D6AB.
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Medium Dark Crimson color codes
| HEX | #D6002B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 0, 43) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14024747 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8D5DC - 100
#F1AAB8 - 200
#EB8095 - 300
#E45572 - 400
#DD2B4E - 500
#D6002B - 600
#B20024 - 700
#8F001D - 800
#6B0016 - 900
#47000E - 950
#240007
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Crimson
- Complementary
#00D6AB≈ Medium Dark Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#D60096≈ Medium Dark Cerise - Analogous +30°
#D64000≈ Mahogany - Triadic +120°
#2BD600≈ Medium Dark Leaf - Triadic +240°
#002BD6≈ Medium Dark Sapphire - Split 150°
#00D640≈ Malachite - Split 210°
#0096D6≈ Medium Dark Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Crimson | Aa | 5.39:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Crimson | Aa | 3.89:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Crimson
background-color: #D6002B;color: #D6002B;background-color: rgb(214, 0, 43);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-crimson: #D6002B; }class="bg-[#D6002B]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Crimson
- Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Crimson
#DC143C - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023
More red shades
- Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Crimson?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Crimson is #D6002B.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Crimson?
Medium Dark Crimson has an RGB value of 214, 0, 43 (rgb(214, 0, 43)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Crimson?
Use white text on Medium Dark Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.39:1 and black text has 3.89:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Crimson?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Crimson is #00D6AB. Analogous colors #D60096 and #D64000 also pair well.