#DB4250
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #DB4250
The hex code #DB4250 represents a beautifully specific shade of 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, 66, and 80.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 70% M, 63% Y, and 14% K. The HSL representation is 354.5° hue, 68.0% saturation, and 55.9% lightness.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.