Deep Soft Cardinal is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B232D, which equals rgb(139, 35, 45) in RGB and hsl(354, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y68 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B232D - RGB
139, 35, 45 - HSL
354°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 75, 68, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep 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. 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 8.84:1. Its complementary color is #238B80.
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Deep Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #8B232D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 35, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 354°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 68%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9118509 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDADC - 100
#D8B6B9 - 200
#C59196 - 300
#B26C73 - 400
#9E4850 - 500
#8B232D - 600
#741D26 - 700
#5D171E - 800
#461217 - 900
#2E0C0F - 950
#170608
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#238B80≈ Deep Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#8B2361≈ Deep Soft Blush - Analogous +30°
#8B4C23≈ Deep Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#2D8B23≈ Deep Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#232D8B≈ Deep Soft Cobalt - Split 150°
#238B4C≈ Deep Soft Jade - Split 210°
#23618B≈ Deep Soft Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Cardinal | Aa | 8.84:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Cardinal | Aa | 2.38:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Cardinal
background-color: #8B232D;color: #8B232D;background-color: rgb(139, 35, 45);background-color: hsl(354, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-cardinal: #8B232D; }class="bg-[#8B232D]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Cardinal
- Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Deep Soft Ruby
#8B2342 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Brown
#A52A2A - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Deep Soft Carmine
#8B234C - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F
More red shades
- Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Cardinal is #8B232D.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Cardinal?
Deep Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 139, 35, 45 (rgb(139, 35, 45)). In HSL it is 354°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Cardinal?
Use white text on Deep Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.84:1 and black text has 2.38:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Cardinal is #238B80. Analogous colors #8B2361 and #8B4C23 also pair well.