#C52442
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #C52442
When working with digital screens, the color #C52442 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 36, 66).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 66% yellow, and 23% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.