#DB2433

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #DB2433

At its core, #DB2433 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 36, and 51.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 84% M, 77% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#DB2433
RGB219, 36, 51
HSL355.1°, 71.8%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 84%, 77%, 14%
HSV355.1°, 83.6%, 85.9%
LAB47.7, 67.5, 39.6
XYZ30.4, 16.6, 4.7
Decimal14361651

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.87:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.31:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.65:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.67:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB2433; }
.text-color { color: #DB2433; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB2433; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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