Crimson Glory

HEX: #BE0032 | Modern Palette

On White
6.49:1
PASS
On Black
3.24:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#BE0032
RGB
190, 0, 50
HSL
344°, 100% ,37%
CMYK
0, 100, 74, 25

About Crimson Glory

Crimson Glory (#BE0032) is a color with RGB(190, 0, 50) and HSL(344.2°, 100%, 37.3%). 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 #00BE8C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #32BE00 and #0032BE. The name comes from Crimson Glory (English).

  • HEX: #BE0032
  • RGB: 190, 0, 50
  • HSL: 344.2°, 100%, 37.3%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00BE8C
  • Triadic colors: #32BE00, #0032BE
  • The name comes from Crimson Glory (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 #BE0032 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #6C6C27
Protanopia #434334
Tritanopia #BD0D0D
Achromatopsia #5E5E5E

Frequently Asked Questions

Crimson Glory (#BE0032) is a color with RGB(190, 0, 50) and HSL(344.2°, 100%, 37.3%).

#BE0032 pairs strongly with #00BE8C as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#BE0032 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#BE0032 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Crimson Glory is linked to Crimson Glory from English, meaning A deep, vivid red color, often associated with richness, passion, or royalty, combined with the concept of honor, praise, or magnificence..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Crimson Glory
Meaning A deep, vivid red color, often associated with richness, passion, or royalty, combined with the concept of honor, praise, or magnificence.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century (as a specific cultivar name)

History

The name 'Crimson Glory' is most famously associated with a highly successful and influential hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Wilhelm Kordes II in Germany and introduced in 1935. This rose quickly gained international acclaim for its intense fragrance, rich crimson color, and robust growth. It became a parent to many other important rose varieties. Beyond the rose, 'crimson glory' as a descriptive phrase evokes powerful imagery. 'Crimson' itself has a long history, deriving from the Arabic 'qirmiz' (kermes, the insect from which the dye was obtained) and entering English via Old French. 'Glory' comes from Latin 'gloria,' meaning fame, renown, praise. The combination suggests a peak of beauty or achievement in a striking red hue.

First Recorded Use

1935 (for the rose cultivar)

Cultural Associations

The 'Crimson Glory' rose is a classic and beloved variety, often symbolizing deep love, passion, and enduring beauty. Its name itself carries connotations of majesty and splendor. In broader cultural contexts, crimson is a color frequently associated with power, luxury, sacrifice, and strong emotions. The addition of 'glory' elevates this to a state of celebrated magnificence, making the phrase evocative of peak achievement or striking visual impact.

Similar Named Colors
Red (NCS) #C40233 ΔE 1.32
Cardinal #C41E3A ΔE 2.62
Vivid Crimson #CC0033 ΔE 3.04
Alabama Crimson #AF002A ΔE 3.17

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #BE0032;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #BE0032;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #BE0032;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #BE0032,
        #00BE8C
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #BE0032,
        #00BE8C
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$crimson-glory: #BE0032;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$crimson-glory-r: 190;
$crimson-glory-g: 0;
$crimson-glory-b: 50;

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