Every shade of crimson from the palest tint to the darkest tone, generated from the base color #DC143C. Click any shade to copy its hex code instantly. Use lighter tints for backgrounds and pastel designs, mid tones for branding, and dark shades for text, dark mode and dramatic looks.
Shade Reference Table
| Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Palest Crimson | #FDECF0 | rgb(253, 236, 240) |
| Pale Crimson | #FBD5DD | rgb(251, 213, 221) |
| Lightest Crimson | #F9C2CD | rgb(249, 194, 205) |
| Lighter Crimson | #F7ABBA | rgb(247, 171, 186) |
| Light Crimson | #F594A7 | rgb(245, 148, 167) |
| Soft Crimson | #F38198 | rgb(243, 129, 152) |
| Muted Crimson | #F16A85 | rgb(241, 106, 133) |
| Fresh Crimson | #EF5775 | rgb(239, 87, 117) |
| Bright Crimson | #ED4062 | rgb(237, 64, 98) |
| Vivid Crimson | #EB284F | rgb(235, 40, 79) |
| True Crimson | #E91640 | rgb(233, 22, 64) |
| Strong Crimson | #D2143A | rgb(210, 20, 58) |
| Rich Crimson | #BB1133 | rgb(187, 17, 51) |
| Deep Crimson | #A8102E | rgb(168, 16, 46) |
| Bold Crimson | #910D28 | rgb(145, 13, 40) |
| Dark Crimson | #7E0C23 | rgb(126, 12, 35) |
| Darker Crimson | #670A1C | rgb(103, 10, 28) |
| Darkest Crimson | #4F0716 | rgb(79, 7, 22) |
| Shadow Crimson | #3D0611 | rgb(61, 6, 17) |
| Midnight Crimson | #25030A | rgb(37, 3, 10) |
FAQs
What is the hex code for crimson?
The hex code for crimson is #DC143C. In RGB it is rgb(220, 20, 60), and in CMYK it is 0%, 91%, 73%, 14%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color crimson mean?
Crimson is associated with passion, energy, urgency, love and power. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with crimson?
Crimson pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the crimson color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download crimson backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 32 free crimson backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 8 styles: solid, gradient, glow, waves, bokeh, rays, texture and curves. All are free for personal and commercial use.