Harvard Crimson
#C90016  ·  hsl(353.43, 100%, 39.41%)
Tints & Shades
#320006
#500009
#6F000C
#8D000F
#AB0013
#C90016
#F7001B
#FF273E
#FF5568
#FF8391
#FFB2BA
Color Values
Hex #C90016
RGB 201, 0, 22
HSL hsl(353.43, 100%, 39.41%)
CMYK 0, 100, 89, 21
CSS Variable
--color-harvard-crimson: #C90016;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
6.01:1 ratio
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On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.5:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Harvard Crimson — Harvard Crimson is the collective name given to Harvard University’s many excellent sports teams, but it’s also the name for this bright shade of bold crimson red with some lighter golden undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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