Darkest Soft Cardinal is a very dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #290A0D, which equals rgb(41, 10, 13) in RGB and hsl(354, 61%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M76 Y68 K84, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#290A0D - RGB
41, 10, 13 - HSL
354°, 61%, 10% - CMYK
0, 76, 68, 84 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, saturated
About Darkest 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. 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 18.36:1. Its complementary color is #0A2926.
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Darkest Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #290A0D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 10, 13) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 61%, 10%) |
| HSV | 354°, 76%, 16% |
| CMYK | 0%, 76%, 68%, 84% |
| Decimal | 2689549 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBD6D7 - 100
#B8ADAE - 200
#948586 - 300
#705C5E - 400
#4D3335 - 500
#290A0D - 600
#22080B - 700
#1B0709 - 800
#150507 - 900
#0E0304 - 950
#070202
Color harmonies for Darkest Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#0A2926≈ Darkest Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#290A1D≈ Darkest Soft Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#29160A≈ Darkest Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#0D290A≈ Darkest Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#0A0D29≈ Darkest Soft Cobalt - Split 150°
#0A2916≈ Darkest Soft Jade - Split 210°
#0A1D29≈ Darkest Soft Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Soft Cardinal | Aa | 18.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Soft Cardinal | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Soft Cardinal
background-color: #290A0D;color: #290A0D;background-color: rgb(41, 10, 13);background-color: hsl(354, 61%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-soft-cardinal: #290A0D; }class="bg-[#290A0D]"Colors similar to Darkest Soft Cardinal
- Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Soft Crimson
#290A10 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Darkest Soft Ruby
#290A13 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D - Darkest Muted Red
#240F0F - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Darkest Bright Ruby
#2E0511 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Soft Carmine
#290A16 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905
More red shades
- Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Darkest Soft Cardinal is #290A0D.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Soft Cardinal?
Darkest Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 41, 10, 13 (rgb(41, 10, 13)). In HSL it is 354°, 61%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Soft Cardinal?
Use white text on Darkest Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.36:1 and black text has 1.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Darkest Soft Cardinal is #0A2926. Analogous colors #290A1D and #29160A also pair well.