Crisp Crimson Dew

#8a1e42

Notes

Crisp Crimson Dew (#8A1E42) is a deep red with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (340°, 64%, 33%) places it in the balanced band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a1e42

RGB

rgb(138, 30, 66)

HSL

hsl(340, 64%, 33%)