analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D90D3C — Crimson
#D90D3C is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 346° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#d90d3c
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D90D3C
- fef1f4
- fcc4d1
- f998af
- f66c8c
- f43f69
- f11347
- c90c38
- 9d092c
- 71071f
- 440413
- 180107
Color schemes using #D90D3C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#D90D3C FAQ
What color is #D90D3C?
#D90D3C is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 89% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D90D3C?
#D90D3C is rgb(217, 13, 60) in RGB, hsl(346, 89%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 72%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D90D3C?
White text on this background reaches 5.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.07:1.
What colors go well with #D90D3C?
Its direct complement is #0DD9A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0DD943 and #0DA2D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.