🧠 Psychology
Emotional and creative color. Evokes transformation, innovation and modern femininity.
✨ Uses
Fashion, beauty, youth marketing, creative tech.
Tip
Crimson pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX
#B51C57
RGB
rgb(181, 28, 87)
HSL
hsl(337°, 73%, 41%)
CMYK
C:0% M:85% Y:52% K:29%
Luminance
0.1123
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #B51C57
Secondary text
✓ AA
✗ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #B51C57
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✓ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#B51C57
#1CB57A
Analogous
#B51CA3
#B51C57
#B52E1C
Triadic
#B51C57
#57B51C
#1C57B5
Split-comp.
#B51C57
#1CB52E
#1CA3B5
Tetradic
#B51C57
#A3B51C
#1CB57A
#2E1CB5
Monochromatic
#EDB0C7
#DA5D8D
#AA2759
#811D43
#430F23
Suggested palettes for this hue.