Crimson Boy
Also known as: Hearty Orange, Spiced Up, Kabacha Brown, Red Terra
Crimson Boy sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in food branding and sale banners. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.33:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Crimson Boy color codes
- HEX
- #B44933
- RGB
- rgb(180, 73, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(180, 73, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(10, 56%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(10, 72%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 59%, 72%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(45.8 43.4 35.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.4% 0.144 33.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 7.0
- RAL 3016 — Coral red#AC4034 · ΔE 3.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Crimson Boy works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Crimson Boy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Crimson Boy by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.33:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.94:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Crimson Boy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Crimson Boy
Crimson Boy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crimson Boy
Crimson Boy triad
Similar colors
- Hot Chilli#B7513A · ΔE 2.2
- Barbarossa#A84734 · ΔE 2.7
- Conker#B94E41 · ΔE 3.5
- Hot Sauce#AB4F41 · ΔE 3.7
- Picante#A04933 · ΔE 4.2
- Smouldering#B6321E · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crimson Boy is closest to Bermuda.
Crimson Boy FAQs
What color is Crimson Boy?
Crimson Boy is a medium red with the hex code #B44933. In HSL terms it has a hue of 10°, 56% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crimson Boy?
The hex code for Crimson Boy is #B44933. In RGB it's rgb(180, 73, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 59%, 72%, 29%).
What colors go well with Crimson Boy?
Crimson Boy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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