Deep Bright Cardinal is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #9C111F, which equals rgb(156, 17, 31) in RGB and hsl(354, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y80 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9C111F - RGB
156, 17, 31 - HSL
354°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
0, 89, 80, 39 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.35:1. Its complementary color is #119C8E.
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Deep Bright Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #9C111F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 17, 31) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 354°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 80%, 39% |
| Decimal | 10227999 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFD7DA - 100
#DEB0B4 - 200
#CE888F - 300
#BD606A - 400
#AD3944 - 500
#9C111F - 600
#820E1A - 700
#680B15 - 800
#4E0910 - 900
#34060A - 950
#1A0305
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Cardinal
- Complementary
#119C8E≈ Deep Bright Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#9C1165≈ Deep Bright Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#9C4911≈ Deep Bright Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#1F9C11≈ Deep Bright Green - Triadic +240°
#111F9C≈ Deep Bright Cobalt - Split 150°
#119C49≈ Deep Bright Jade - Split 210°
#11659C≈ Deep Bright Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Cardinal | Aa | 8.35:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Bright Cardinal | Aa | 2.51:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Bright Cardinal
background-color: #9C111F;color: #9C111F;background-color: rgb(156, 17, 31);background-color: hsl(354, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-cardinal: #9C111F; }class="bg-[#9C111F]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Cardinal
- Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Carmine
#960018 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Ruby
#850028
More red shades
- Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Cardinal?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Cardinal is #9C111F.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Cardinal?
Deep Bright Cardinal has an RGB value of 156, 17, 31 (rgb(156, 17, 31)). In HSL it is 354°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Cardinal?
Use white text on Deep Bright Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.35:1 and black text has 2.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Cardinal?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Cardinal is #119C8E. Analogous colors #9C1165 and #9C4911 also pair well.