KU Crimson
#E8000D  ·  hsl(356.64, 100%, 45.49%)
Tints & Shades
#3A0003
#5D0005
#800007
#A20009
#C5000B
#E8000D
#FF1320
#FF3C47
#FF666F
#FF9096
#FFB9BD
Color Values
Hex #E8000D
RGB 232, 0, 13
HSL hsl(356.64, 100%, 45.49%)
CMYK 0, 100, 94, 9
CSS Variable
--color-ku-crimson: #E8000D;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
4.73:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
4.44:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✓ AAA ✗
About this color

KU Crimson — Not to be confused with Kansas State University, Kansas University typically uses this bright red shade as one of its official colors. KU Crimson is a brash, energetic and almost dizzyingly vibrant shade of orange-red.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how KU Crimson looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Raw Silk (Katan)  +  ☀️ Daylight
👗 Multi-Piece Styling

Pair KU Crimson as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · رنگ و روپ

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how KU Crimson reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how KU Crimson harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring KU Crimson to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in KU Crimson (#E8000D) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in KU Crimson in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Occasion Harmony: Mehndi & Sangeet

Festive high-contrast evening, vibrant henna greens, celebratory fuchsia, and mirror tilla.

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