Crimson Color #DC143C – Meaning, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Live Previews
Explore the Hot Pink color #DC143C with HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL values, color meaning, psychology, and live previews for design and branding.
#DC143C
RGB(220, 20, 60)
Color Spaces of #DC143C
| Space | V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGB | 220 | 20 | 60 | |
| HSL | 0.97 | 0.83 | 0.47 | |
| HSV | 348° | 91° | 86° | |
| CMYK | 0.00 | 0.91 | 0.73 | 0.14 |
| XYZ | 30.585 | 16.047 | 5.761 | |
| Yxy | 16.047 | 0.584 | 0.306 | |
| Hunter | 40.06 | 69.41 | 18.00 | |
| CIE-Lab | 47.04 | 70.92 | 33.60 |
#dc143c color RGB value is (220,20,60). #dc143c color name is Crimson color.
#dc143c hex color red value is 220, green value is 20 and the blue value of its RGB is 60. Cylindrical-coordinate representations (also known as HSL) of color #dc143c hue: 0.97, saturation: 0.83 and the lightness value of dc143c is 0.47.
The process color (four color CMYK) of #dc143c color hex is 0.00, 0.91, 0.73, 0.14. Web safe color of #dc143c is #cc0033. Color #dc143c contains mainly RED color.
Base Numbers
| Base | Red | Green | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binary | 11011100 | 00010100 | 00111100 |
| Octal | 334 | 24 | 74 |
| Decimal | 220 | 20 | 60 |
| Hex | DC | 14 | 3C |
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Tints of #dc143c
Color Psychology of #dc143c
Red is a powerful, energetic color associated with passion, excitement, and urgency. It stimulates appetite and creates a sense of urgency.
Associated Emotions
Common Use Cases
- Call-to-action buttons
- Sale announcements
- Food industry
- Sports brands
- Entertainment
CSS Code for #dc143c
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Frequently Asked Questions about #dc143c
About #DC143C Crimson
#DC143C (Crimson) is a red-based color with RGB values of 220, 20, 60. This color belongs to the red color family and can be used in various design applications including web design, graphic design, interior design, and branding projects.
When working with #dc143c, designers often pair it with complementary colors to create visual contrast, or use analogous colors for a more harmonious palette. The shades (darker versions) and tints (lighter versions) shown above provide a monochromatic color scheme that works well for creating depth and hierarchy in designs.
For web development, #dc143c can be implemented using various CSS color formats including hexadecimal (#dc143c), RGB (rgb(220, 20, 60)), HSL (hsl(348, 83%, 47%)), or CMYK for print projects. The web-safe equivalent of this color is #cc0033, which ensures consistent display across older browsers and devices.