Crimson
#D31226 · Crimson
#D31226 is Crimson, a warm red color. It has an RGB value of 211, 18, 38 and a relative luminance of 0.144, 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
5.41:1
AA normal✓
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
On black
The quick fox
3.88:1
AA normal✕
AA large✓
AAA normal✕
Color harmonies
Complementary
Split-complementary
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Frequently asked
What is the color #D31226?
#D31226 is Crimson, a warm red color. In RGB it is 211, 18, 38, and in HSL it is 354°, 84%, 45%.
Is #D31226 a light or dark color?
#D31226 has a relative luminance of 0.144, so it reads as a dark surface. Use light text on top of it for the best contrast.
What colors go well with #D31226?
Its complementary color is #12D3C0. For softer combinations, try the analogous or split-complementary harmonies shown above.