King Crimson

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Autumn Fire

  #C44E4F

• Cherry Bomb

  #B73D3F

• Horror Snob

  #D34D4D

• Poppy

  #C23C47

• Naughty Hottie

  #BA403A

• Dragon’s Blood

  #B84048

• Pomegranate

  #B53D45

• Firebug

  #CD5C51

About King Crimson

King Crimson sits at oklch(0.577 0.159 23.5) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #C64A4A in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for King Crimson?

#C64A4A — also oklch(0.577 0.159 23.5) and Lab 49.36 50.32 27.66.

Can I use King Crimson for text on white?

On white: 4.69:1 (AA), APCA Lc 72. On dark ink: 3.81:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.