Caroline
I love bright, warm colors, and crimson is one of my personal favorites. This color can be really stunning when used in décor and home color schemes, and there are so many shades to consider.
There are tons of shades, but we have 25 of the top crimson shades so you can make sure you pick the perfect shades for your projects.
Here are our Readers Most Voted for Shades of Crimson
Crimson
RGB: 220, 20, 60
Hex: #DC143C
Common Uses: Kitchens and color highlights.
Matches well with: Light blue.
Standard crimson is a warm and inviting color that I absolutely love. It’s such an invigorating, eye-catching color that I think can look amazing when incorporated into a decorative color scheme.
Light Crimson
RGB: 255, 77, 77
Hex: #FF4D4D
Common Uses: Girl’s bedrooms or color schemes.
Matches well with: Neon blue.
Light crimson is a less intense form of crimson that has more of a pinkish hue to it. This would make it perfect for a girl’s bedroom or a more feminine color scheme.
It can be used as a color highlight or a dominant color in some circumstances.
Dark Crimson
RGB: 139, 0, 0
Hex: #8B0000
Common Uses: Color highlights and contrasts.
Matches well with: Dark Purple
Dark crimson is a rich, intense shade of red that can make a powerful color statement. You could use this for furniture, curtains and other kinds of décor to make a powerful highlight in your room.
Would you use this as a dominant color or keep it more minimal?
Scarlet Crimson
RGB: 255, 36, 0
Hex: #FF2400
Common Uses: Kitchens and dining rooms.
Matches well with: Light pastel pink.
Scarlet crimson is a bit lighter than the dark shade from before, but it still has plenty of warmth and intensity that could make it a great choice for a kitchen, dining room or similar space with a cozy feeling.
Electric Crimson
RGB: 255, 0, 51
Hex: #FF0033
Common Uses: Girl’s bedrooms or color highlights.
Matches well with: Neon pink.
Electric crimson dials back the heat a little bit, as it has more of a pinkish hue than some of the other shades we have seen. It’s still a bold color statement that could be used in so many amazing contexts.
Neon Crimson
RGB: 255, 0, 0
Hex: #FF0000
Common Uses: Furniture and décor elements.
Matches well with: Light orange.
Neon crimson is a bright and luscious shade that I like to use for color highlights. Having your furniture in this color contrasted with more muted tones in other elements of décor can make for a stunning combination.
Ruby Crimson
RGB: 224, 17, 95
Hex: #E0115F
Common Uses: Girl’s rooms and parties.
Matches well with: Light purple.
Ruby crimson is a funky, vibrant color that will be a favorite for teenage bedrooms and party décor. You can pair it with a light purple to make a pleasing contrast that will further lean into the funky feeling of the colors.
Deep Crimson
RGB: 191, 0, 64
Hex: #BF0040
Common Uses: Smaller décor elements and highlights.
Matches well with: Turquoise.
Deep crimson is a dark pink shade that verges on being purple, and it’s one that can be used more minimally as a color highlight. You could also use this for spaces that you want to have a modern, funky vibe.
What else could you use this beautiful shade for?
Rose Crimson
RGB: 255, 0, 127
Hex: #FF007F
Common Uses: Vibrant, modern styles or parties.
Matches well with: Light pink.
Rose crimson may be too modern and bright for use in larger spaces, but it’s a matter of taste.
You may like to have a vibrant and modern feeling to a space, in which case you could make this a prominent feature in that space.
Fire Crimson
RGB: 255, 69, 0
Hex: #FF4500
Common Uses: Kitchen or Fall themes.
Matches well with: Light blue.
Fire crimson turns up the heat for a fiery shade. It can bring a lot of heat to your color scheme that will make the space cozy and inviting.
It can also be an amazing choice for a Fall themed space to replicate the feeling the season gives you.
Burgundy Crimson
RGB: 128, 0, 32
Hex: #800020
Common Uses: Bedroom accessories and highlights.
Matches well with: Dark turquoise.
Burgundy crimson is a color that really creates a feeling of warmth and welcome when I look at it.
I could see myself using it as a wall color in a bedroom, but you could also use it for duvets, curtains and other accessories in your space.
Candy Crimson
RGB: 228, 27, 23
Hex: #E41B17
Common Uses: Furniture and art pieces.
Matches well with: Light green.
Candy crimson is as rich and tasty as its namesake, and it can create some amazing color highlights in a room. I would use it for furniture pieces or as a prominent color in artwork to contrast complementary colors in the space.
Tomato Crimson
RGB: 255, 99, 71
Hex: #FF6347
Common Uses: Bedroom walls and décor.
Matches well with: Light burnt yellow.
Tomato crimson is a soft and lovely shade that has warmth without being too overwhelming. You could use it for a cozy bedroom or maybe an inviting kitchen, to name a few ideas.
What else could you use this lovely color for?
Brick Crimson
RGB: 203, 65, 84
Hex: #CB4154
Common Uses: Feminine color schemes and highlights.
Matches well with: Light blue.
Brick crimson has a rich, dark pink hue that is warm, inviting and intense in a good way. You could use it for a room that needs a feminine color scheme, but it could also be great for more subtle highlights.
Raspberry Crimson
RGB: 135, 38, 87
Hex: #872657
Common Uses: Funky and modern color schemes.
Matches well with: Dark green.
Raspberry crimson is a rich and dark purple color with warmth and modernity. You could use it for a space that you want to feel funky, modern and a bit edgy. It can also be good for party décor and accessories!
Wine Crimson
RGB: 114, 47, 55
Hex: #722F37
Common Uses: Subtle color highlights and contrasts.
Matches well with: Dark blue.
Wine crimson is a color as rich and vibrant as the beverage it is named after. It’s a tricky color to use, as it can be a bit overwhelming if not used properly.
If you get it right, it can be an amazing color to add for some intensity and contrast!
Maroon Crimson
RGB: 128, 0, 0
Hex: #800000
Common Uses: Living rooms and furniture.
Matches well with: Dark purple.
Maroon crimson is a rich, dark color that makes me think of passion and romance. You could use this for the walls of a living room and then have some white elements to create a striking contrast.
Rust Crimson
RGB: 183, 65, 14
Hex: #B7410E
Common Uses: Kitchen walls or Fall themes.
Matches well with: Dark burnt yellow.
Rust crimson may match the thing it’s named after really well, but it’s a lot more pleasant than its namesake! I love the warmth of this shade, and it can help to make a space so much cozier and more inviting.
Burnt Crimson
RGB: 204, 85, 0
Hex: #CC5500
Common Uses: Kitchen or living room colors..
Matches well with: Dark yellow.
Burnt crimson has a similar intensity to the previous shade, but it’s not quite as dark. It has a similar effect to that shade, but it may be a bit more suited to people who like brighter, more intense colors.
Could you use this color for your own home?
Sunset Crimson
RGB: 253, 94, 83
Hex: #FD5E53
Common Uses: Girl’s bedroom walls or décor.
Matches well with: Light blue.
Sunset crimson has a lovely pink hue that makes it a soft yet striking addition to any color scheme. This would be a great choice for a girl’s bedroom walls or décor.
Pairing it with light blue would bring out the best of both colors.
Garnet Crimson
RGB: 115, 54, 53
Hex: #733635
Common Uses: Darker color accents.
Matches well with: Blue.
Garnet crimson is a deep, dark purple that is another tricky one to get right. I would personally use it minimally in contrast to brighter colors, but you may prefer to use it as the dominant color in a room.
Mahogany Crimson
RGB: 192, 64, 0
Hex: #C04000
Common Uses: Kitchen or living room colors.
Matches well with: Dark burnt yellow.
Mahogany crimson is such a warm, reddish color that I could picture using in a kitchen, living room or any other area that I would like to feel warm, cozy and inviting.
Coral Crimson
RGB: 255, 111, 97
Hex: #FF6F61
Common Uses: Girl’s bedrooms and décor.
Matches well with: Dark beige.
Coral crimson brings us back to a vibrant pink hue that would be perfect for a girl’s bedroom, and you could use it for more subtle décor elements as well.
It could be a good pick for nurseries and playrooms.
Chestnut Crimson
RGB: 149, 69, 53
Hex: #954535
Common Uses: Dark color highlights and contrasts.
Matches well with: Deep purple.
Chestnut crimson is so dark and rich, and I think that if it’s incorporated into a color scheme then it can create such an amazing dark contrast. Pairing it with dark purple will make for such a stunning, rich combination.
Coffee Crimson
RGB: 111, 78, 55
Hex: #6F4E37
Common Uses: Bedroom decor or office color schemes.
Matches well with: Dark blue.
Our final shade is coffee crimson, a dark, muted shade that could be a challenge to incorporate well. I would use for stripes or patterns on brighter colors to make a great contrast, but it would also make for an intense wall color.
In Summary
Choosing a favorite from these shades is a tricky task, as there are so many I love! I think I would choose scarlet crimson as my favorite because of the luscious, bright redness it has.
That was my pick, but you have so many to choose from for your own home, so have fun comparing them all in order to find the perfect shade of crimson for your home!
