Crimson Colors

Crimson belongs with formal dining rooms, holiday ribbon, lacquered trays, and deep patterned fabrics. It is saturated red with a slight blue pull, so it lands between Fire Engine Red and burgundy.

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#7C0A02

Barn Red

#E3180D

Brilliant Elm

#800020

Burgundy

#FF0800

Candy Apple Red

#C41E3A

Cardinal Red

#960018

Carmine

#DC143C

Crimson

#8B0000

Dark Red

#DB271A

Dazzling Cloud

#CD110E

Energetic Lagoon

#E72113

Energetic Pine

#E4130C

Energetic Thyme

#DF0C0C

Fierce Trail

#CE2029

Fire Engine Red

#B22222

Firebrick

#9B111E

Garnet Red

#751A21

Heated Agate

#EA1410

Hyper Pine

#FF003C

Laser Red

#C40233

Lipstick Red

#800000

Maroon

#7D172D

Molten Linen

#C0161F

Neon Isle

#701C1C

Prune

#E11923

Punchy Nectar

#FF0000

Red

#871A12

Rustic Fog

#DA1E10

Signal Lagoon

#85141F

Solar Mist

#C0241B

Spark Fog

#9A2923

Sunlit Sand

#E21D2A

Ultra Ridge

#C80815

Venetian Red

Using crimson in your home

Crimson handles a feature wall, powder room, pantry, or painted interior door better than a casual open plan room. Cool north light can make it look sharper and slightly berry toned; south light softens it toward classic red. Use with cream trim, charcoal, camel, navy, or dark green. The caution is sheen and prep: saturated crimson shows roller marks and wall flaws fast, so use good paint and sample the finish, not just the color.

Frequently asked questions

Is crimson a cool red?

Crimson is usually a cool red because it has a blue undertone. It still feels warm compared with blue or gray.

Best crimson paint colors?

Look at Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (LRV 11.38), Sherwin-Williams Real Red (LRV 13), and Valspar Classic Red (LRV 10.493).

Crimson vs ruby red, what is different?

Crimson is a clear deep red. Ruby red usually has a jewel like pink or wine cast.