Information about Dark Crimson color

#402327 - Dark Crimson color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #402327, known as "Dark Crimson", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(64, 35, 39) — 25.1% red, 13.7% green, 15.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 10 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#402327 presents itself as a mildly saturated warm red — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jumpstart (#3E2025). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fake Purple (#43242A) and Temptress (#3C2126).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 35, 39)), which gives #402327 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Dark Crimson" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Dark Crimson color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Dark Crimson color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Dark Crimson

#402327
#733F46

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#A75F68

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#C4949A

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#E1C9CC

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White

#FFFFFF

Dark Crimson color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Dark Crimson

#402327
#321B1E

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#251416

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#190D0F

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#0C0607

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Black

#000000

Dark Crimson color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Dark Crimson

#402327
#4F3135

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#5E4245

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#6B5457

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#76696A

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Grey

#808080

Dark Crimson color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#3C3E22

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#3E3522

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#3E2922

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Dark Crimson

#402327
#3E2231

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#3E223C

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#35223E

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Dark Crimson color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#223F3B
#223F3B

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#22343F
#22343F

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#223F2D
#223F2D

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#3F2D22
#3F2D22

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#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#3F2234
#3F2234

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#263F22
#263F22

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#22263F
#22263F

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#3F3B22
#3F3B22

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#223F3B
#223F3B

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#22263F
#22263F

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#402327
Dark Crimson

#402327

#343F22
#343F22

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#223F3B
#223F3B

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#2D223F
#2D223F

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Nearest named colors to Dark Crimson

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Hot Chocolate color link
Hot Chocolate

#3D2622

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Dark Crimson color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#402327 - Dark Crimson color image Dark Crimson color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#402327 - Dark Crimson color image Dark Crimson color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#402327 - Dark Crimson color image Dark Crimson color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#402327 - Dark Crimson color image Dark Crimson color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402327
  • RGB64, 35, 39
  • CMYK0, 11, 10, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 35, 39)
  • HSL352°, 29%, 19%
  • HSL Precise351.724°, 29.293%, 19.412%
  • HSV352°, 45%, 25%
  • HSB352°, 45%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.137, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.137, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.137, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID402327
  • DECIMAL ID4203303
  • Name Length12
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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