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Crimson

#F21C55

Crimson is a warm medium color with the hex code #F21C55. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 28, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 88%, 65%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Crimson Color Values

HEX
#F21C55
RGB
242, 28, 85
HSL
344°, 89%, 53%
CMYK
0, 88, 65, 5

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Crimson sits at 344° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 89% saturation and 53% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Crimson work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Crimson in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 88%, 65%, 5% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Crimson

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F21C55;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 28, 85;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F21C55',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 88%
Y: 65%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 28, 85)
rgba(242, 28, 85, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 344° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F21C55?
#F21C55 is Crimson, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 28, 85. It has a hue of 344°, 89% saturation, and 53% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F21C55?
The RGB color code for #F21C55 is rgb(242, 28, 85). This means it contains 242 red, 28 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Crimson a warm or cool color?
Crimson (#F21C55) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F21C55 in CSS?
You can use #F21C55 in CSS with: background-color: #F21C55; or color: #F21C55; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 28, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 88%, 65%, 5%.

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