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Vivid Crimson

#BD0539

Vivid Crimson is a warm dark color with the hex code #BD0539. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 5, 57 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 97%, 70%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Crimson Color Values

HEX
#BD0539
RGB
189, 5, 57
HSL
343°, 95%, 38%
CMYK
0, 97, 70, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vivid Crimson sits at 343° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 95% saturation and 38% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Crimson 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 Vivid Crimson in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 97%, 70%, 26% 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 Vivid Crimson

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BD0539;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 5, 57;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BD0539',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 97%
Y: 70%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(189, 5, 57)
rgba(189, 5, 57, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 343° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD0539?
#BD0539 is Vivid Crimson, a warm dark color with RGB values of 189, 5, 57. It has a hue of 343°, 95% saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BD0539?
The RGB color code for #BD0539 is rgb(189, 5, 57). This means it contains 189 red, 5 green, and 57 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Crimson a warm or cool color?
Vivid Crimson (#BD0539) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BD0539 in CSS?
You can use #BD0539 in CSS with: background-color: #BD0539; or color: #BD0539; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 5, 57). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 97%, 70%, 26%.

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