Utah Crimson

HEX: #D3003F | Modern Palette

On White
5.47:1
PASS
On Black
3.84:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#D3003F
RGB
211, 0, 63
HSL
342°, 100% ,41%
CMYK
0, 100, 70, 17

About Utah Crimson

Utah Crimson (#D3003F) is a color with RGB(211, 0, 63) and HSL(342.1°, 100%, 41.4%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #00D394, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3FD300 and #003FD3. The name comes from Crimson (English).

  • HEX: #D3003F
  • RGB: 211, 0, 63
  • HSL: 342.1°, 100%, 41.4%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00D394
  • Triadic colors: #3FD300, #003FD3
  • The name comes from Crimson (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #D3003F from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #787835
Protanopia #4B4B41
Tritanopia #D21212
Achromatopsia #696969

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah Crimson (#D3003F) is a color with RGB(211, 0, 63) and HSL(342.1°, 100%, 41.4%).

#D3003F pairs strongly with #00D394 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#D3003F is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#D3003F is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Utah Crimson is linked to Crimson from English, meaning A rich deep red color inclining to purple..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Crimson
Meaning A rich deep red color inclining to purple.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word 'crimson' comes from Old Spanish 'cremesin', which itself is derived from Arabic 'qirmiz' (kermes), referring to the insect (Kermes vermilio) from which the dye was originally obtained. The color 'Utah Crimson' specifically refers to the shade of red used by the University of Utah as one of its official colors. This color is deeply ingrained in the university's identity, appearing in its athletic uniforms, branding, and merchandise. The specific hex code #d3003f represents this particular shade.

First Recorded Use

14th century

Cultural Associations

In the context of the University of Utah, 'Utah Crimson' is a powerful symbol of school spirit, tradition, and athletic prowess. It is prominently featured during sporting events, especially for the Utah Utes, and is a unifying color for students, alumni, and fans. The color evokes a sense of pride and belonging for those associated with the university. More broadly, crimson colors are often associated with passion, strength, courage, and sometimes royalty or luxury.

Similar Named Colors
Rich Carmine #D70040 ΔE 0.85
Spanish Carmine #D10047 ΔE 2.48
French Raspberry #C72C48 ΔE 2.86
Cardinal #C41E3A ΔE 2.89

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #D3003F;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #D3003F;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #D3003F;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #D3003F,
        #00D394
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #D3003F,
        #00D394
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$utah-crimson: #D3003F;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$utah-crimson-r: 211;
$utah-crimson-g: 0;
$utah-crimson-b: 63;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $utah-crimson;
    color: rgba($utah-crimson-r, $utah-crimson-g, $utah-crimson-b, 0.8);
}