Crimson Red

Q: How do I use #990000 in CSS?

You can use #990000 in CSS with: background-color: #990000; or color: #990000; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 0, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 100%, 40%.

#990000

Crimson Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #990000. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 0, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crimson Red Color Values

HEX: #990000
RGB: 153, 0, 0
HSL: 0°, 100%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 100, 100, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crimson Red sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Crimson Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Crimson Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 100%, 100%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Crimson Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #990000;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 0, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#990000',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 100%
Y: 100%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(153, 0, 0)
rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 0° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #990000?

#990000 is Crimson Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 153, 0, 0. It has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #990000?

The RGB color code for #990000 is rgb(153, 0, 0). This means it contains 153 red, 0 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Crimson Red a warm or cool color?

Crimson Red (#990000) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #990000 in CSS?

You can use #990000 in CSS with: background-color: #990000; or color: #990000; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 0, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 100%, 100%, 40%.