Dark Cardinal is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #85000D, which equals rgb(133, 0, 13) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#85000D - RGB
133, 0, 13 - HSL
354°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.48:1. Its complementary color is #008577.
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Dark Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #85000D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 13) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716301 |
Shades and tints of Dark Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5D7 - 100
#D6AAAE - 200
#C28086 - 300
#AE555E - 400
#992B35 - 500
#85000D - 600
#6F000B - 700
#590009 - 800
#430007 - 900
#2C0004 - 950
#160002
Color harmonies for Dark Cardinal
- Complementary
#008577≈ Teal - Analogous −30°
#850050≈ Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#853500≈ Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#0D8500≈ Dark Green Tone - Triadic +240°
#000D85≈ Dark Blue Tone - Split 150°
#008535≈ Dark Jade - Split 210°
#005085≈ Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Cardinal | Aa | 10.48:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Cardinal | Aa | 2.00:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Cardinal
background-color: #85000D;color: #85000D;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 13);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-cardinal: #85000D; }class="bg-[#85000D]"Colors similar to Dark Cardinal
- Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Maroon
#800000 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Burgundy
#800020 - Carmine
#960018 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111
More red shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Cardinal?
The HEX code for Dark Cardinal is #85000D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Cardinal?
Dark Cardinal has an RGB value of 133, 0, 13 (rgb(133, 0, 13)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Cardinal?
Use white text on Dark Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.48:1 and black text has 2.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Cardinal?
The complementary color of Dark Cardinal is #008577. Analogous colors #850050 and #853500 also pair well.