Darkest Cardinal is a very dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #330005, which equals rgb(51, 0, 5) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#330005 - RGB
51, 0, 5 - HSL
354°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 80 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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 18.37:1. Its complementary color is #00332E.
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Darkest Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #330005 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 0, 5) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3342341 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD5D5 - 100
#BBAAAC - 200
#998082 - 300
#775558 - 400
#552B2F - 500
#330005 - 600
#2B0004 - 700
#220003 - 800
#1A0003 - 900
#110002 - 950
#090001
Color harmonies for Darkest Cardinal
- Complementary
#00332E≈ Darkest Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#33001F≈ Darkest Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#331400≈ Darkest Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#053300≈ Darkest Green - Triadic +240°
#000533≈ Darkest Cobalt - Split 150°
#003314≈ Darkest Jade - Split 210°
#001F33≈ Darkest Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Cardinal | Aa | 18.37:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Cardinal | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Cardinal
background-color: #330005;color: #330005;background-color: rgb(51, 0, 5);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-cardinal: #330005; }class="bg-[#330005]"Colors similar to Darkest Cardinal
- Darkest Red
#330000 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Darkest Carmine
#330014 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A
More red shades
- Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Cardinal?
The HEX code for Darkest Cardinal is #330005.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Cardinal?
Darkest Cardinal has an RGB value of 51, 0, 5 (rgb(51, 0, 5)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Cardinal?
Use white text on Darkest Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and black text has 1.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Cardinal?
The complementary color of Darkest Cardinal is #00332E. Analogous colors #33001F and #331400 also pair well.