Deep Cardinal is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD0011, which equals rgb(173, 0, 17) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD0011 - RGB
173, 0, 17 - HSL
354°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 32 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 7.54:1. Its complementary color is #00AD9C.
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Deep Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #AD0011 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 0, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11337745 |
Shades and tints of Deep Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5D7 - 100
#E4AAB0 - 200
#D68088 - 300
#C85560 - 400
#BB2B39 - 500
#AD0011 - 600
#90000E - 700
#73000B - 800
#570009 - 900
#3A0006 - 950
#1D0003
Color harmonies for Deep Cardinal
- Complementary
#00AD9C≈ Deep Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#AD0068≈ Deep Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#AD4500≈ Rust - Triadic +120°
#11AD00≈ Deep Green - Triadic +240°
#0011AD≈ Deep Blue - Split 150°
#00AD45≈ Deep Jade - Split 210°
#0068AD≈ Deep Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Cardinal | Aa | 7.54:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Cardinal | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Cardinal
background-color: #AD0011;color: #AD0011;background-color: rgb(173, 0, 17);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-cardinal: #AD0011; }class="bg-[#AD0011]"Colors similar to Deep Cardinal
- Deep Red
#AD0000 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Carmine
#960018 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D
More red shades
- Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Cardinal?
The HEX code for Deep Cardinal is #AD0011.
What is the RGB value of Deep Cardinal?
Deep Cardinal has an RGB value of 173, 0, 17 (rgb(173, 0, 17)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Cardinal?
Use white text on Deep Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.54:1 and black text has 2.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Cardinal?
The complementary color of Deep Cardinal is #00AD9C. Analogous colors #AD0068 and #AD4500 also pair well.