#DB0042
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #DB0042
The precise color #DB0042 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. 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 219, 0, and 66.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 70% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB0042
RGB219, 0, 66
HSL341.9°, 100.0%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 100%, 70%, 14%
HSV341.9°, 100.0%, 85.9%
LAB46.2, 72.9, 29.0
XYZ30.2, 15.5, 6.5
Decimal14352450
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.09:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB0042;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB0042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB0042;
}