#DB0F2C

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #DB0F2C

The precise color #DB0F2C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 15, 44).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 0% cyan and 93% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

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.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB0F2C
RGB219, 15, 44
HSL351.5°, 87.2%, 45.9%
CMYK0%, 93%, 80%, 14%
HSV351.5°, 93.2%, 85.9%
LAB46.4, 70.8, 42.2
XYZ29.8, 15.6, 3.8
Decimal14356268

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.10:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.12:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.88:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.50:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB0F2C; }
.text-color { color: #DB0F2C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB0F2C; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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