Medium Dark Soft Crimson is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AB2B45, which equals rgb(171, 43, 69) in RGB and hsl(348, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y60 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AB2B45 - RGB
171, 43, 69 - HSL
348°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
0, 75, 60, 33 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark 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. 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 6.64:1. Its complementary color is #2BAB92.
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Medium Dark Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #AB2B45 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 43, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 348°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 60%, 33% |
| Decimal | 11217733 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1DCE0 - 100
#E3B8C1 - 200
#D595A2 - 300
#C77283 - 400
#B94E64 - 500
#AB2B45 - 600
#8F243A - 700
#721D2E - 800
#561623 - 900
#390E17 - 950
#1D070C
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#2BAB92≈ Medium Dark Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#AB2B85≈ Medium Dark Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#AB512B≈ Sienna - Triadic +120°
#45AB2B≈ Medium Dark Soft Leaf - Triadic +240°
#2B45AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#2BAB51≈ Medium Dark Soft Emerald - Split 210°
#2B85AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 6.64:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Crimson | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Crimson
background-color: #AB2B45;color: #AB2B45;background-color: rgb(171, 43, 69);background-color: hsl(348, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-crimson: #AB2B45; }class="bg-[#AB2B45]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Crimson
- Medium Dark Soft Ruby
#AB2B51 - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Medium Dark Soft Carmine
#AB2B5E - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Brown
#A52A2A - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Deep Soft Carmine
#8B234C - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342
More red shades
- Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Soft Crimson
#CC3352 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13 - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Crimson is #AB2B45.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Crimson?
Medium Dark Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 171, 43, 69 (rgb(171, 43, 69)). In HSL it is 348°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Crimson?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.64:1 and black text has 3.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Crimson is #2BAB92. Analogous colors #AB2B85 and #AB512B also pair well.