Pure Crimson is a medium, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF0033, which equals rgb(255, 0, 51) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF0033 - RGB
255, 0, 51 - HSL
348°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.30:1. Its complementary color is #00FFCC.
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Pure Crimson color codes
| HEX | #FF0033 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16711731 |
Shades and tints of Pure Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFD5DD - 100
#FFAABB - 200
#FF8099 - 300
#FF5577 - 400
#FF2B55 - 500
#FF0033 - 600
#D5002B - 700
#AA0022 - 800
#80001A - 900
#550011 - 950
#2B0009
Color harmonies for Pure Crimson
- Complementary
#00FFCC≈ Pure Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#FF00B3≈ Pure Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FF4D00≈ Orange Red - Triadic +120°
#33FF00≈ Pure Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#0033FF≈ Pure Sapphire - Split 150°
#00FF4D≈ Pure Malachite - Split 210°
#00B3FF≈ Pure Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Crimson | Aa | 3.96:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pure Crimson | Aa | 5.30:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pure Crimson
background-color: #FF0033;color: #FF0033;background-color: rgb(255, 0, 51);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-crimson: #FF0033; }class="bg-[#FF0033]"Colors similar to Pure Crimson
- Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Red
#FF0000 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Crimson
#DC143C - Bright Red
#E61919 - Raspberry
#E30B5D - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015
More red shades
- Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Crimson?
The HEX code for Pure Crimson is #FF0033.
What is the RGB value of Pure Crimson?
Pure Crimson has an RGB value of 255, 0, 51 (rgb(255, 0, 51)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Crimson?
Use black text on Pure Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.96:1 and black text has 5.30:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Crimson?
The complementary color of Pure Crimson is #00FFCC. Analogous colors #FF00B3 and #FF4D00 also pair well.