Crimson
#CD2718 · Crimson
#CD2718 is Crimson, a warm red color. It has an RGB value of 205, 39, 24 and a relative luminance of 0.145, making it a dark surface.
Temperature
☀ Warm
Hue family
red
Luminance
0.14
Conversions
HEX
RGB
HSL
HSV
CMYK
OKLCHPro
Contrast & accessibility
On white
The quick fox
5.39:1
AA normal✓
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
On black
The quick fox
3.90:1
AA normal✕
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
Color harmonies
Complementary
Split-complementary
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Frequently asked
What is the color #CD2718?
#CD2718 is Crimson, a warm red color. In RGB it is 205, 39, 24, and in HSL it is 5°, 79%, 45%.
Is #CD2718 a light or dark color?
#CD2718 has a relative luminance of 0.145, so it reads as a dark surface. Use light text on top of it for the best contrast.
What colors go well with #CD2718?
Its complementary color is #18BECD. For softer combinations, try the analogous or split-complementary harmonies shown above.