Soft Crimson is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CC3352, which equals rgb(204, 51, 82) in RGB and hsl(348, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y60 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CC3352 - RGB
204, 51, 82 - HSL
348°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
0, 75, 60, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About 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. 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 5.04:1. Its complementary color is #33CCAD.
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Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #CC3352 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 51, 82) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 348°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 60%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13382482 |
Shades and tints of Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7DDE2 - 100
#EEBBC5 - 200
#E699A9 - 300
#DD778C - 400
#D5556F - 500
#CC3352 - 600
#AA2B44 - 700
#882237 - 800
#661A29 - 900
#44111B - 950
#22090E
Color harmonies for Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#33CCAD≈ Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#CC339E≈ Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#CC6133≈ Soft Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#52CC33≈ Soft Leaf - Triadic +240°
#3352CC≈ Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#33CC61≈ Soft Emerald - Split 210°
#339ECC≈ Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Crimson | Aa | 5.04:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Soft Crimson | Aa | 4.16:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Soft Crimson
background-color: #CC3352;color: #CC3352;background-color: rgb(204, 51, 82);background-color: hsl(348, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-crimson: #CC3352; }class="bg-[#CC3352]"Colors similar to Soft Crimson
- Soft Ruby
#CC3361 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Soft Carmine
#CC3370 - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Medium Dark Soft Ruby
#AB2B51 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Medium Dark Soft Carmine
#AB2B5E - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E
More red shades
- Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13 - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Soft Crimson is #CC3352.
What is the RGB value of Soft Crimson?
Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 204, 51, 82 (rgb(204, 51, 82)). In HSL it is 348°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Crimson?
Use white text on Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.04:1 and black text has 4.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Soft Crimson is #33CCAD. Analogous colors #CC339E and #CC6133 also pair well.