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    About Crimson

    Crimson is a deep, rich red with a hint of blue. It's darker and more intense than pure red, sitting somewhere between red and rose on the color wheel.

    The name comes from the kermes insect, which was crushed to make red dye in ancient times. Medieval kings paid fortunes for crimson robes. Harvard University made this shade famous in America.

    Crimson works beautifully for formal invitations, luxury packaging, and sports team branding. It's bold enough to grab attention but sophisticated enough for upscale designs. Great for wine labels and theater posters.

    220, 20, 60

    348°, 83%, 47%

    0.00, 0.91, 0.73, 0.14

    0.160

    Tints

    Color mixed with white for lighter variations

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    20% white

    #EB595F

    40% white

    #F68684

    60% white

    #FEAFAB

    80% white

    #FFD7D4

    100% white

    Shades

    Color mixed with black for darker variations

    #DC143C

    20% black

    #BE0028

    40% black

    #A00015

    60% black

    #820000

    80% black

    #670000

    100% black

    Tones

    Color mixed with gray for muted variations

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    20% gray

    #CE3E49

    40% gray

    #BE5556

    60% gray

    #AD6664

    80% gray

    #997472

    100% gray

    Color Harmonies

    Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory

    Complementary

    Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast

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    #14DCB4

    Analogous

    Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion

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    #DC143C

    #DC5014

    Triadic

    Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced

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    #3CDC14

    #143CDC

    Split Complementary

    Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension

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    #14DC50

    #14A0DC

    Tetradic (Square)

    Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette

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    #A0DC14

    #14DCB4

    #1414DC

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    #722F37

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    #E30B5C

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    #FF5349

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    #E2725B

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    #B7410E

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    #E32636

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    #AB4E52