Very Dark Crimson is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C0012, which equals rgb(92, 0, 18) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C0012 - RGB
92, 0, 18 - HSL
348°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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 14.35:1. Its complementary color is #005C49.
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Very Dark Crimson color codes
| HEX | #5C0012 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 18) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6029330 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D5D8 - 100
#C9AAB0 - 200
#AE8089 - 300
#925561 - 400
#772B3A - 500
#5C0012 - 600
#4D000F - 700
#3D000C - 800
#2E0009 - 900
#1F0006 - 950
#0F0003
Color harmonies for Very Dark Crimson
- Complementary
#005C49≈ Very Dark Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#5C0040≈ Very Dark Cerise - Analogous +30°
#5C1C00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#125C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#00125C≈ Very Dark Royal - Split 150°
#005C1C≈ Very Dark Malachite - Split 210°
#00405C≈ Very Dark Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Crimson | Aa | 14.35:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Crimson | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Crimson
background-color: #5C0012;color: #5C0012;background-color: rgb(92, 0, 18);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-crimson: #5C0012; }class="bg-[#5C0012]"Colors similar to Very Dark Crimson
- Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Very Dark Carmine
#5C0025 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Bright Carmine
#530927 - Very Dark Blush
#5C002E
More red shades
- Deep Dusty Ruby
#684550 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Crimson?
The HEX code for Very Dark Crimson is #5C0012.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Crimson?
Very Dark Crimson has an RGB value of 92, 0, 18 (rgb(92, 0, 18)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Crimson?
Use white text on Very Dark Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.35:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Crimson?
The complementary color of Very Dark Crimson is #005C49. Analogous colors #5C0040 and #5C1C00 also pair well.