Crimson and Pink

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #8C000F;
  --color-b: #FFC0CB;
  --color-a-rgb: 140, 0, 15;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 192, 203;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Crimson and Pink",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Crimson",
      "hex": "#8C000F",
      "rgb": [
        140,
        0,
        15
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Pink",
      "hex": "#FFC0CB",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        192,
        203
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 6.43
}

Do crimson and pink go together?

Yes. Crimson and Pink form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.43:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between crimson and pink?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Crimson (#8C000F) and Pink (#FFC0CB) is 6.43:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use crimson and pink in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for crimson and pink?

Crimson has the hex code #8C000F and RGB values rgb(140, 0, 15). Pink has the hex code #FFC0CB and RGB values rgb(255, 192, 203). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.