#D31D3A

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #D31D3A

The precise color #D31D3A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 211, 29, and 58.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 86% M, 73% Y, and 17% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#D31D3A
RGB211, 29, 58
HSL350.4°, 75.8%, 47.1%
CMYK0%, 86%, 73%, 17%
HSV350.4°, 86.3%, 82.7%
LAB45.7, 67.1, 32.7
XYZ28.1, 15.0, 5.4
Decimal13835578

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.01:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.41:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D31D3A; }
.text-color { color: #D31D3A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D31D3A; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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