ColorPal

Crimson (#DC143C)

Crimson is a color with the hex code #DC143C. Below you will find its precise color values, harmony palettes, and accessibility information.

Color Values

HEX

#DC143C

RGB

220, 20, 60

HSL

348, 83%, 47%

Luminance

0.1604

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#DC143C

#14DBB4

Analogous

#DB14A0

#DC143C

#DB5014

Triadic

#DC143C

#3CDB14

#143CDB

Split Complementary

#DC143C

#14DB50

#14A0DB

Contrast & Accessibility

White Text

Contrast ratio: 4.99:1

AA: PassAAA: FailAA Large: PassAAA Large: Pass
Black Text

Contrast ratio: 4.21:1

AA: FailAAA: FailAA Large: PassAAA Large: Fail

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC143C?

#DC143C is Crimson, a color with RGB values of (220, 20, 60) and HSL values of (348, 83%, 47%). It has a relative luminance of 0.160.

What is the RGB of Crimson?

The RGB values for Crimson are Red: 220, Green: 20, Blue: 60. In CSS notation: rgb(220, 20, 60).

What colors go with Crimson?

Crimson pairs well with its complementary color #14DBB4, analogous colors #DB5014 and #DB14A0, and triadic colors #3CDB14 and #143CDB. Use the palette harmonies above to explore combinations.

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