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Crimson
What color is Crimson?
Crimson is a vivid red color that has a slight bluish tint.
It is derived from the name of a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, that produces a red dye when crushed.
Crimson has a hue angle of 348 degrees, a saturation of 83.3%, and a lightness of 47.1%.
It is a warm color that can evoke feelings of passion, energy, and excitement.
It is also associated with blood, fire, and power.
Crimson is the national color of Nepal and a symbol of bravery and honor.
This color can be combined with other colors to create different effects.
Crimson is a versatile color that can be used in various design projects, such as web design, text, background, border, and CSS codes.
Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Crimson, Cool black and Cerulean blue Picture with primary colors of Crimson, Cool black, Cerulean blue, Canonical aubergine and Fandango](/images/crimson/close-up-of-a-red.webp)
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What are the examples of Crimson color in life?
It is derived from the dye produced by scale insects, such as kermes and cochineal.
Crimson is sometimes used as a generic term for slightly bluish-red colors that are between red and rose.
Some examples of crimson color in life are:
The national flag of Nepal has a crimson background with a white emblem of the moon and the sun.
The Harvard Crimson is the nickname and mascot of Harvard University's athletic teams.
The color crimson is also used in the university's logo and seal.The Crimson Rosella is a species of parrot native to eastern and southeastern Australia.
It has a mostly crimson plumage with blue cheeks and tail feathers.The Crimson King Maple is a cultivar of the Norway Maple that has dark crimson leaves throughout the year.
It is a popular ornamental tree in parks and gardens.The Crimson Tide is the nickname of the University of Alabama's football team.
The name was coined by a sports writer in 1907 after a game against Auburn, where the Alabama players wore crimson jerseys on a muddy field.
Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Crimson, Sepia and Pale brown Picture with primary colors of Crimson, Sepia, Pale brown, Gainsboro and Smoky black](/images/crimson/garden-with-a-red-carpet.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Crimson, Black and Eggshell Picture with primary colors of Crimson, Black, Eggshell, Army Green and Meat brown](/images/crimson/cut-up-grapefruit.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Black, Purple taupe and Crimson Picture with primary colors of Black, Purple taupe, Crimson, Cool grey and Isabelline](/images/crimson/red-dragon-statue-standing.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Crimson, Turquoise green and Old mauve Picture with primary colors of Crimson, Turquoise green, Old mauve, Pink Sherbet and Turkish rose](/images/crimson/drink-on-a-plate-on-a-table.webp)
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What strange or uncommon things can be of the Crimson color?
Example of the palette with the Crimson color
![Palette with colors: Crimson, Seal brown and Pearl Picture with primary colors of Crimson, Seal brown, Pearl, Skobeloff and Ball Blue](/images/crimson/crimson-color-painting-of-a-red-flying-object.webp)
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