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Crimson

Hex Code #DE1B59

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DE1B59, 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 87% red, 11% green, and 35% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 222, Green: 27, and Blue: 89. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DE1B59. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 341°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 87%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DE1B59 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)222, 27, 89
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)341°, 78%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)341°, 88%, 87%
CSS Valuergb(222, 27, 89)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.77:1
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 Background4.41:1
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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