Bright Cardinal is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E6192E, which equals rgb(230, 25, 46) in RGB and hsl(354, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y80 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E6192E - RGB
230, 25, 46 - HSL
354°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 89, 80, 10 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Cardinal
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.62:1. Its complementary color is #1AE6D1.
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Bright Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #E6192E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 25, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 354°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 80%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15079726 |
Shades and tints of Bright Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBD9DC - 100
#F7B2B9 - 200
#F38C97 - 300
#EE6674 - 400
#EA3F51 - 500
#E6192E - 600
#C01526 - 700
#99111F - 800
#730D17 - 900
#4D080F - 950
#260408
Color harmonies for Bright Cardinal
- Complementary
#1AE6D1≈ Bright Teal - Analogous −30°
#E61A94≈ Bright Rose - Analogous +30°
#E66B1A≈ Bright Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#2EE61A≈ Bright Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#1A2EE6≈ Bright Royal - Split 150°
#1AE66B≈ Bright Malachite - Split 210°
#1A94E6≈ Bright Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Cardinal | Aa | 4.62:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Bright Cardinal | Aa | 4.54:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Bright Cardinal
background-color: #E6192E;color: #E6192E;background-color: rgb(230, 25, 46);background-color: hsl(354, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-cardinal: #E6192E; }class="bg-[#E6192E]"Colors similar to Bright Cardinal
- Crimson
#DC143C - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538
More red shades
- Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Cardinal?
The HEX code for Bright Cardinal is #E6192E.
What is the RGB value of Bright Cardinal?
Bright Cardinal has an RGB value of 230, 25, 46 (rgb(230, 25, 46)). In HSL it is 354°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Cardinal?
Use white text on Bright Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 and black text has 4.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Cardinal?
The complementary color of Bright Cardinal is #1AE6D1. Analogous colors #E61A94 and #E66B1A also pair well.