Colors that go with crimson
Crimson (#DC143C) is a medium, vivid red. Colors that go well with crimson include Aquamarine (#14DCB4), Green Priestess (#14DC50), Melodramatic Magenta (#DC14A0), Langoustine (#DC5014), Corrosive Green (#3CDC14). For a safe, polished look, pair crimson with a soft off-white like #FFF1F1 and a deep neutral like #2B1213; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #14DCB4.
Best colors to pair with crimson
- ComplementaryAquamarine #14DCB4
Opposite crimson on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
- Split complementaryGreen Priestess #14DC50
Sits next to crimson's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
- AnalogousMelodramatic Magenta #DC14A0
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with crimson for calm, cohesive designs.
- AnalogousLangoustine #DC5014
The neighbour on the other side of crimson — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
- TriadicCorrosive Green #3CDC14
One third of the way around the wheel from crimson: vibrant but balanced.
- Light neutralPowder Puff #FFF1F1
An off-white with a hint of crimson — an easy background that never feels stark.
- Dark neutralItalian Roast #2B1213
A deep, crimson-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
- GrayDetective Coat #8F8685
A warm-or-cool gray matched to crimson for borders, captions and secondary UI.
Crimson color palettes
Each palette keeps #DC143C in the middle; open one in the generator to tweak it.
- FFBAD4973800DC143C621421F870B8Analogous Crimson palette
- 005256FF7184DC143C007975FFD3D4Complementary Crimson palette
- FFEDEE00A6EADC143C007552470E0FSplit complementary Crimson palette
- FFC2C1459BFFDC143C911539005A23Triadic Crimson palette
- ED5B58F28383DC143C7E001DFFE2E3Monochromatic Crimson palette
- 602C00B2178ADC143CFF68A3FFE8E9Balanced Crimson palette
From our palette library
Text and backgrounds with crimson
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FAQ
What colors go with crimson?
Aquamarine (#14DCB4), Green Priestess (#14DC50), Melodramatic Magenta (#DC14A0), Langoustine (#DC5014), Corrosive Green (#3CDC14) go well with crimson. Neutrals such as #FFF1F1 and #2B1213 are the easiest companions, and #14DCB4 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.
What is the complementary color of crimson?
The complementary color of crimson (#DC143C) is #14DCB4 (Aquamarine), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.
What neutral colors go with crimson?
Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight crimson tint, such as #FFF1F1 and #8F8685, plus a deep near-black like #2B1213. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.
What text color should I use on crimson?
White text on #DC143C has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 (good). For crimson text, use a background like #FFFFFF (4.99:1, good).
Is crimson a warm or cool color?
Crimson is a warm color in the red family.