Crimson is a
warm medium color with the hex code #D31334.
Also known as
"Lululemon Red"
by Lululemon
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
211, 19, 52 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 75%, 17% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Crimson
#D31334 aka “Lululemon Red” by Lululemon
Crimson color values
- HEX
- #D31334
- RGB
- 211, 19, 52
- HSL
- 350°, 83%, 45%
- CMYK
- 0, 91, 75, 17
Shades & tints
About this color
Crimson sits at 350° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(211, 19, 52), where the red channel dominates at 211, 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 91M 75Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (91%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Lululemon Red.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Crimson
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #D31334;
--brand-primary-rgb: 211, 19, 52;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D31334',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 75%
K: 17% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(211, 19, 52)
rgba(211, 19, 52, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Crimson
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 350° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #D31334?
What is the RGB value of #D31334?
Is Crimson a warm or cool color?
How do I use #D31334 in CSS?
background-color: #D31334; or color: #D31334; or as an RGB value: rgb(211, 19, 52). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 75%, 17%.