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Crimson

Hex Code #D33141

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D33141, historically referred to as Crimson, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 83% red, 19% green, and 25% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 211, Green: 49, and Blue: 65. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D33141. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 354°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 51%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 83%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D33141 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)211, 49, 65
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)354°, 65%, 51%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)354°, 77%, 83%
CSS Valuergb(211, 49, 65)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.9:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background4.29:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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