Crimson
#D11518 · Crimson
#D11518 is Crimson, a warm red color. It has an RGB value of 209, 21, 24 and a relative luminance of 0.142, 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
5.48:1
AA normal✓
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
On black
The quick fox
3.83:1
AA normal✕
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
Color harmonies
Complementary
Split-complementary
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Frequently asked
What is the color #D11518?
#D11518 is Crimson, a warm red color. In RGB it is 209, 21, 24, and in HSL it is 359°, 82%, 45%.
Is #D11518 a light or dark color?
#D11518 has a relative luminance of 0.142, so it reads as a dark surface. Use light text on top of it for the best contrast.
What colors go well with #D11518?
Its complementary color is #15D1CE. For softer combinations, try the analogous or split-complementary harmonies shown above.