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Crimson

#D4253D

Crimson is a warm medium color with the hex code #D4253D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 212, 37, 61 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 71%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crimson color values

HEX
#D4253D
RGB
212, 37, 61
HSL
352°, 70%, 49%
CMYK
0, 83, 71, 17

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crimson sits at 352° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 70% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(212, 37, 61), where the red channel dominates at 212, 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 83M 71Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (83%), 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: #D4253D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 212, 37, 61;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D4253D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 71%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(212, 37, 61)
rgba(212, 37, 61, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 352° on the color wheel

Porsche logo
Porsche
H&M logo
H&M
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Pinterest logo
Pinterest

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D4253D?
#D4253D is Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 212, 37, 61. It has a hue of 352°, 70% saturation, and 49% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D4253D?
The RGB color code for #D4253D is rgb(212, 37, 61). This means it contains 212 red, 37 green, and 61 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Crimson a warm or cool color?
Crimson (#D4253D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D4253D in CSS?
You can use #D4253D in CSS with: background-color: #D4253D; or color: #D4253D; or as an RGB value: rgb(212, 37, 61). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 71%, 17%.

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