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Crimson

#C6062C

Crimson is a warm medium color with the hex code #C6062C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 198, 6, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 97%, 78%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crimson color values

HEX
#C6062C
RGB
198, 6, 44
HSL
348°, 94%, 40%
CMYK
0, 97, 78, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crimson sits at 348° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Crimson is rendered as rgb(198, 6, 44), where the red channel dominates at 198, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Crimson translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 97M 78Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (97%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Crimson

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C6062C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 198, 6, 44;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C6062C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 97%
Y: 78%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(198, 6, 44)
rgba(198, 6, 44, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 348° on the color wheel

TikTok logo
TikTok
KFC logo
KFC
Cartier logo
Cartier
Lululemon logo
Lululemon

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C6062C?
#C6062C is Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 198, 6, 44. It has a hue of 348°, 94% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C6062C?
The RGB color code for #C6062C is rgb(198, 6, 44). This means it contains 198 red, 6 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Crimson a warm or cool color?
Crimson (#C6062C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C6062C in CSS?
You can use #C6062C in CSS with: background-color: #C6062C; or color: #C6062C; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 6, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 97%, 78%, 22%.

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