Crimson
#B30926 · Crimson
#B30926 is Crimson, a warm red color. It has an RGB value of 179, 9, 38 and a relative luminance of 0.099, making it a dark surface.
Temperature
☀ Warm
Hue family
red
Luminance
0.10
Conversions
HEX
RGB
HSL
HSV
CMYK
OKLCHPro
Contrast & accessibility
On white
The quick fox
7.04:1
AA normal✓
AA large✓
AAA normal✓
On black
The quick fox
2.98:1
AA normal✕
AA large✕
AAA normal✕
Color harmonies
Complementary
Split-complementary
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Frequently asked
What is the color #B30926?
#B30926 is Crimson, a warm red color. In RGB it is 179, 9, 38, and in HSL it is 350°, 90%, 37%.
Is #B30926 a light or dark color?
#B30926 has a relative luminance of 0.099, so it reads as a dark surface. Use light text on top of it for the best contrast.
What colors go well with #B30926?
Its complementary color is #09B397. For softer combinations, try the analogous or split-complementary harmonies shown above.