Dark Soft Cardinal is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A1B22, which equals rgb(106, 27, 34) in RGB and hsl(355, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y68 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A1B22 - RGB
106, 27, 34 - HSL
355°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 75, 68, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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 11.71:1. Its complementary color is #1B6963.
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Dark Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #6A1B22 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 27, 34) |
| HSL | hsl(355, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 355°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 68%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6953762 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6D9DA - 100
#CDB3B5 - 200
#B58D91 - 300
#9C676C - 400
#834147 - 500
#6A1B22 - 600
#58171C - 700
#471217 - 800
#350E11 - 900
#23090B - 950
#120506
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#1B6963≈ Dark Soft Teal - Analogous −30°
#691B49≈ Dark Soft Rose - Analogous +30°
#693C1B≈ Dark Soft Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#22691B≈ Dark Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#1B2269≈ Dark Soft Royal - Split 150°
#1B693C≈ Dark Soft Malachite - Split 210°
#1B4969≈ Dark Soft Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Cardinal | Aa | 11.71:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Cardinal | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Cardinal
background-color: #6A1B22;color: #6A1B22;background-color: rgb(106, 27, 34);background-color: hsl(355, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-cardinal: #6A1B22; }class="bg-[#6A1B22]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Cardinal
- Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Soft Ruby
#6A1B32 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Soft Carmine
#6A1B3A - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Cardinal is #6A1B22.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Cardinal?
Dark Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 106, 27, 34 (rgb(106, 27, 34)). In HSL it is 355°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Cardinal?
Use white text on Dark Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.71:1 and black text has 1.79:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Cardinal is #1B6963. Analogous colors #691B49 and #693C1B also pair well.