#DE2B21
Approximate name: Crimson
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Crimson
Relative luminance
0.174
Hue H
3°
Saturation S
74%
Lightness L
50%
Value V
87%
Temperature
Warm
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Red
Contrast on white: 4.69:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 4.47:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#de2b21
Protanopia
#908f23
Deuteranopia
#9ba824
Tritanopia
#d52526
Achromatopsia
#5f5f5f
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.