What is the hex code for Crimson?

The hex code for Crimson is #DC143C. In RGB that is rgb(220, 20, 60).

What is the CMYK value of Crimson?

Crimson converts to CMYK cmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%) for print, and OKLCH oklch(0.5712 0.2219 20.09) for modern color workflows.

What is the closest Pantone color to Crimson?

The closest Pantone-style match to Crimson is PANTONE 199 C (Bright Red). This is an approximation labeled "closest match", not an official Pantone value.

Crimson — #DC143C

Crimson hex code is #DC143C. Below are all common color formats, the nearest CSS named color, and the closest Pantone-style match.

#DC143Crgb(220, 20, 60)

Crimson is a strong, slightly bluish red CSS named color. It feels rich and dramatic, often used for emphasis and alerts.

Crimson in every format

HEX	#DC143C
RGB	rgb(220, 20, 60)
HSL	hsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)
HSV	hsv(348, 90.9%, 86.3%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%)
OKLCH	oklch(0.5712 0.2219 20.09)

#DC143C to Pantone & nearest name

Nearest CSS named color	crimson
Closest Pantone-style match	PANTONE 199 C · Bright Red
Readable text color on this background	#FFFFFF

Pantone result is the nearest entry in our approximation set and is labeled "closest match" — it is not an official Pantone color value.

Convert another color

#DC143Cnearest CSS color: crimson

HEX#DC143C

RGBrgb(220, 20, 60)

HSLhsl(348, 83.3%, 47.1%)

HSVhsv(348, 90.9%, 86.3%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%)

OKLCHoklch(0.5712 0.2219 20.09)

Nearest CSS named color

crimson

Closest Pantone-style match

PANTONE 199 C · Bright Red

Pantone match is an approximation labeled "closest match" — not an official Pantone value.

Get this color as JSON (developer API)

curl "https://color.wrapper-agency.com/api/v1/color?value=%23dc143c"

Free color-conversion API — no key during beta. Returns all formats plus nearest named and closest Pantone-style match.

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FAQ

What is the Crimson hex code?: Crimson is #DC143C.
What is #DC143C in RGB and CMYK?: #DC143C is rgb(220, 20, 60) in RGB and cmyk(0%, 90.9%, 72.7%, 13.7%) in CMYK.
Is this an official Pantone value?: No. HueKit shows the closest match from an approximation set for guidance only. For production print, confirm against an official Pantone guide.