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Crimson Red

#992400

Crimson Red is a warm dark color with the hex code #992400. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 153, 36, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 76%, 100%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crimson Red Color Values

HEX
#992400
RGB
153, 36, 0
HSL
14°, 100%, 30%
CMYK
0, 76, 100, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crimson Red sits at 14° 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%, 76%, 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: #992400;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 153, 36, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#992400',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 76%
Y: 100%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(153, 36, 0)
rgba(153, 36, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel

Figma logo
Figma
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #992400?
#992400 is Crimson Red, a warm dark color with RGB values of 153, 36, 0. It has a hue of 14°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #992400?
The RGB color code for #992400 is rgb(153, 36, 0). This means it contains 153 red, 36 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Crimson Red a warm or cool color?
Crimson Red (#992400) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #992400 in CSS?
You can use #992400 in CSS with: background-color: #992400; or color: #992400; or as an RGB value: rgb(153, 36, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 76%, 100%, 40%.

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