Crimson
Crimson Color
rgb(0, 0, 0)
#000000
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Meet solid Crimson
With hex #DC143C (rgb(220, 20, 60)), this versatile mid-tone red tone sits around 348° on the color wheel. Its bold, saturated saturation makes it feel passionate and powerful, which is why designers reach for crimson when they need a dependable background that still has personality.
Where Crimson shines
- Attention-grabbing badges or sale overlays
- Crimson accent walls behind product shots to amplify contrast
- Fashion look-books where bold color blocking matters
Practical tips
- Both dark and light copy read well here—use weight/size to dial in emphasis (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue ±5° when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports lossless PNG/JPEG files up to 5000×5000, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Color story & pairings
Crimson is timeless—used in theater curtains, fashion lookbooks, and holiday packaging. Folks seeking "solid red wallpaper" crave that statement energy.
Looking for a solid crimson background or a downloadable crimson wallpaper? The instant preview, copy-ready HEX/RGB codes, and high-resolution exports above make it easy to grab the exact shade and drop it straight into your project.
Try pairing it with cyan, turquoise or medium turquoise for palettes that feel intentional and search-friendly.
Pro tip: toggle theatre or fullscreen mode to see crimson fill your entire display. It’s perfect for ambient lighting, palette testing, or quick product shots when you need a clean, solid background.