Light Cardinal is a medium-light, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF5263, which equals rgb(255, 82, 99) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y61 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF5263 - RGB
255, 82, 99 - HSL
354°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 68, 61, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.64:1. Its complementary color is #52FFEE.
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Light Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #FF5263 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 82, 99) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 354°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 61%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16732771 |
Shades and tints of Light Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE2E5 - 100
#FFC5CB - 200
#FFA9B1 - 300
#FF8C97 - 400
#FF6F7D - 500
#FF5263 - 600
#D54453 - 700
#AA3742 - 800
#802932 - 900
#551B21 - 950
#2B0E11
Color harmonies for Light Cardinal
- Complementary
#52FFEE≈ Light Cyan Tone - Analogous −30°
#FF52BA≈ Light Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FF9752≈ Light Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#63FF52≈ Light Green Tone - Triadic +240°
#5263FF≈ Light Cobalt - Split 150°
#52FF97≈ Light Jade - Split 210°
#52BAFF≈ Light Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Light Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Cardinal | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Cardinal | Aa | 6.64:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Cardinal
background-color: #FF5263;color: #FF5263;background-color: rgb(255, 82, 99);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-cardinal: #FF5263; }class="bg-[#FF5263]"Colors similar to Light Cardinal
- Light Red
#FF5252 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Tomato
#FF6347 - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Medium Light Bright Ruby
#EA3E72 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E
More red shades
- Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Cardinal?
The HEX code for Light Cardinal is #FF5263.
What is the RGB value of Light Cardinal?
Light Cardinal has an RGB value of 255, 82, 99 (rgb(255, 82, 99)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Cardinal?
Use black text on Light Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 and black text has 6.64:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Cardinal?
The complementary color of Light Cardinal is #52FFEE. Analogous colors #FF52BA and #FF9752 also pair well.