Deep Muted Cardinal is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #79343B, which equals rgb(121, 52, 59) in RGB and hsl(354, 40%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M57 Y51 K53, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#79343B - RGB
121, 52, 59 - HSL
354°, 40%, 34% - CMYK
0, 57, 51, 53 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Deep Muted 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 8.87:1. Its complementary color is #347972.
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Deep Muted Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #79343B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(121, 52, 59) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 40%, 34%) |
| HSV | 354°, 57%, 47% |
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 51%, 53% |
| Decimal | 7943227 |
Shades and tints of Deep Muted Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E9DDDE - 100
#D2BBBE - 200
#BC9A9D - 300
#A6787C - 400
#8F565C - 500
#79343B - 600
#652B31 - 700
#512327 - 800
#3D1A1E - 900
#281114 - 950
#14090A
Color harmonies for Deep Muted Cardinal
- Complementary
#347972≈ Deep Muted Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#79345E≈ Deep Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#795034≈ Deep Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#3B7934≈ Deep Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#343B79≈ Deep Muted Cobalt - Split 150°
#347950≈ Deep Muted Jade - Split 210°
#345E79≈ Deep Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Muted Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Muted Cardinal | Aa | 8.87:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Muted Cardinal | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Muted Cardinal
background-color: #79343B;color: #79343B;background-color: rgb(121, 52, 59);background-color: hsl(354, 40%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-muted-cardinal: #79343B; }class="bg-[#79343B]"Colors similar to Deep Muted Cardinal
- Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Deep Muted Ruby
#793449 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Deep Muted Carmine
#793450 - Deep Muted Cinnabar
#794934 - Deep Muted Blush
#793457 - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723
More red shades
- Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Muted Cardinal?
The HEX code for Deep Muted Cardinal is #79343B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Muted Cardinal?
Deep Muted Cardinal has an RGB value of 121, 52, 59 (rgb(121, 52, 59)). In HSL it is 354°, 40%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Muted Cardinal?
Use white text on Deep Muted Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.87:1 and black text has 2.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Muted Cardinal?
The complementary color of Deep Muted Cardinal is #347972. Analogous colors #79345E and #795034 also pair well.