Muted Crimson is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B24D61, which equals rgb(178, 77, 97) in RGB and hsl(348, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y46 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B24D61 - RGB
178, 77, 97 - HSL
348°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
0, 57, 46, 30 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted 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 5.09:1. Its complementary color is #4DB39E.
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Muted Crimson color codes
| HEX | #B24D61 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 77, 97) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 348°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 46%, 30% |
| Decimal | 11685217 |
Shades and tints of Muted Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2E1E5 - 100
#E5C4CA - 200
#D9A6B0 - 300
#CC8896 - 400
#BF6B7B - 500
#B24D61 - 600
#944051 - 700
#773341 - 800
#592731 - 900
#3B1A20 - 950
#1E0D10
Color harmonies for Muted Crimson
- Complementary
#4DB39E≈ Muted Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#B34D94≈ Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#B36B4D≈ Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#61B34D≈ Muted Clover - Triadic +240°
#4D61B3≈ Muted Cobalt - Split 150°
#4DB36B≈ Muted Jade - Split 210°
#4D94B3≈ Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Crimson | Aa | 5.09:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Muted Crimson | Aa | 4.13:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Muted Crimson
background-color: #B24D61;color: #B24D61;background-color: rgb(178, 77, 97);background-color: hsl(348, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-crimson: #B24D61; }class="bg-[#B24D61]"Colors similar to Muted Crimson
- Muted Ruby
#B24D6B - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Muted Carmine
#B24D75 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Muted Blush
#B24D80 - Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Dark Muted Carmine
#964063 - Medium Dark Muted Ruby
#96405A - Indian Red
#CD5C5C - Medium Dark Muted Blush
#96406B - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051
More red shades
- Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13 - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Medium Light Muted Crimson
#BF697A - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Crimson?
The HEX code for Muted Crimson is #B24D61.
What is the RGB value of Muted Crimson?
Muted Crimson has an RGB value of 178, 77, 97 (rgb(178, 77, 97)). In HSL it is 348°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Crimson?
Use white text on Muted Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 and black text has 4.13:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Crimson?
The complementary color of Muted Crimson is #4DB39E. Analogous colors #B34D94 and #B36B4D also pair well.