Dusty Cardinal is a medium, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #99666B, which equals rgb(153, 102, 107) in RGB and hsl(354, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y30 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#99666B - RGB
153, 102, 107 - HSL
354°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 33, 30, 40 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty 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 4.70:1. Its complementary color is #669994.
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Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #99666B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 102, 107) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 354°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 30%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10053227 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEE6E6 - 100
#DDCCCE - 200
#CCB3B5 - 300
#BB999C - 400
#AA8084 - 500
#99666B - 600
#805559 - 700
#664447 - 800
#4D3336 - 900
#332224 - 950
#1A1112
Color harmonies for Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#669994≈ Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#996685≈ Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#997A66≈ Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#6B9966≈ Dusty Green - Triadic +240°
#666B99≈ Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#66997A≈ Dusty Jade - Split 210°
#668599≈ Dusty Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 4.70:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 4.47:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #99666B;color: #99666B;background-color: rgb(153, 102, 107);background-color: hsl(354, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-cardinal: #99666B; }class="bg-[#99666B]"Colors similar to Dusty Cardinal
- Dusty Red
#996666 - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Dusty Blush
#996680 - Dusty Rose
#996685 - Dusty Persimmon
#997A66 - Dusty Raspberry
#99668A - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B
More red shades
- Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Dusty Cardinal is #99666B.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Cardinal?
Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 153, 102, 107 (rgb(153, 102, 107)). In HSL it is 354°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Cardinal?
Use white text on Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.70:1 and black text has 4.47:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Dusty Cardinal is #669994. Analogous colors #996685 and #997A66 also pair well.