#DB3342
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #DB3342
Visually, #DB3342 is defined as a moderate red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 51, and 66.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 77% 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. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB3342
RGB219, 51, 66
HSL354.6°, 70.0%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 77%, 70%, 14%
HSV354.6°, 76.7%, 85.9%
LAB49.3, 64.2, 32.7
XYZ31.4, 17.8, 6.9
Decimal14365506
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.56:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.88:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB3342;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB3342;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB3342;
}