#D3003A
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #D3003A
The hex code #D3003A represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 211, 0, and 58.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 73% Y, and 17% K. With a hue angle of 343.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.