Spanish Crimson
HEX: #E51A4C | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E51A4C
229, 26, 76
345°, 88% ,89%
0, 88.65, 66.81, 10.2
About Spanish Crimson
Spanish Crimson (#E51A4C) is a color with RGB(229, 26, 76) and HSL(345.22°, 88.65%, 89.8%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #1AE5B3, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #4CE51A and #1A4CE5. The name comes from Spanish Crimson (English (descriptive)).
- HEX: #E51A4C
- RGB: 229, 26, 76
- HSL: 345.22°, 88.65%, 89.8%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #1AE5B3
- Triadic colors: #4CE51A, #1A4CE5
- The name comes from Spanish Crimson (English (descriptive)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Spanish Crimson #E51A4C is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Spanish Crimson #E51A4C pairs with #1AE5B3 as its complementary color, and #4CE51A and #1A4CE5 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Crimson itself is one of the oldest and most significant red dyes, historically derived from the kermes insect (Kermes vermilio) and later from cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), which was brought to Europe from the Americas via Spain. Spain played a crucial role in the global trade and popularization of cochineal, which produced a much more intense and stable crimson than kermes. This historical link, combined with the prominent use of deep reds in Spanish culture (flags, traditional costumes like those of flamenco dancers or bullfighters, religious art), likely led to the descriptive name 'Spanish Crimson' to denote a particularly rich and vibrant shade of crimson.
First Recorded Use
The exact first use of 'Spanish Crimson' as a named color is difficult to pinpoint precisely without extensive historical color dictionary research. However, the association of crimson with Spain (due to bullfighting, flags, traditional dress) has existed for centuries. The specific naming convention 'Spanish Crimson' would likely emerge as color standardization and naming became more common in art, fashion, and dye industries.
Cultural Associations
In Spanish culture, deep red (rojo) is highly symbolic. It is prominent in the Spanish flag, representing the blood shed by the Spanish people. In bullfighting, the 'muleta' (cape) is crimson, symbolizing passion, danger, and the lifeblood of the bull. Flamenco dresses often feature rich reds, conveying passion and drama. The color is also associated with royalty, power, and religious significance in historical Spanish art and textiles.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #E51A4C;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #E51A4C;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #E51A4C;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#E51A4C,
#CEFCF1
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#E51A4C,
#CEFCF1
);
}// SCSS variable
$spanish-crimson: #E51A4C;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$spanish-crimson-r: 229;
$spanish-crimson-g: 26;
$spanish-crimson-b: 76;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $spanish-crimson;
color: rgba($spanish-crimson-r, $spanish-crimson-g, $spanish-crimson-b, 0.8);
}