#D32C3A

A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #D32C3A

The hex code #D32C3A represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 211, 44, and 58.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 79% M, 73% Y, and 17% K. 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#D32C3A
RGB211, 44, 58
HSL355.0°, 65.5%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 79%, 73%, 17%
HSV355.0°, 79.1%, 82.7%
LAB46.9, 63.6, 34.2
XYZ28.5, 16.0, 5.6
Decimal13839418

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.19:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #D32C3A; }
.text-color { color: #D32C3A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #D32C3A; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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