Crimson is a deep purplish-red with hex #DC143C, which commonly covers a range of hues between red and purple. The name comes from the Kermes vermilio scale insect, used to make dyes before the discovery of cochineal scale bugs.
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Crimson Color Codes
| Code | Value | HTML/CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | DC143C | #DC143C |
| RGB | 220, 20, 60 | rgb(220, 20, 60) |
| HSL | 348°, 83%, 47% | hsl(348, 83%, 47%) |
| HSV | 348°, 91%, 86% | |
| CMYK | 0, 91, 73, 14 |