Crimson
#DC143C  ·  hsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)
Tints & Shades
#37050F
#580818
#790B21
#9A0E2A
#BB1133
#DC143C
#EC2D53
#EF5271
#F37790
#F69CAE
#F9C1CC
Color Values
Hex #DC143C
RGB 220, 20, 60
HSL hsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)
CMYK 0, 91, 73, 14
CSS Variable
--color-crimson: #DC143C;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
4.99:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
4.21:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
About this color

Crimson — Bold, intense, and dramatic, Crimson is one of the most well-known red variations. Crimson is also the official color of Nepal, along with several universities around the world.

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