Light Dusty Cardinal is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA979A, which equals rgb(186, 151, 154) in RGB and hsl(355, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M19 Y17 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA979A - RGB
186, 151, 154 - HSL
355°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 19, 17, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.98:1. Its complementary color is #97BAB7.
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Light Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #BA979A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 151, 154) |
| HSL | hsl(355, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 355°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 19%, 17%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12228506 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EEEE - 100
#E8DCDD - 200
#DDCBCD - 300
#D1BABC - 400
#C6A8AB - 500
#BA979A - 600
#9B7E80 - 700
#7C6567 - 800
#5D4C4D - 900
#3E3233 - 950
#1F191A
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#97BAB7≈ Light Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#BA97AB≈ Light Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#BAA597≈ Light Dusty Orange - Triadic +120°
#9ABA97≈ Light Dusty Green - Triadic +240°
#979ABA≈ Light Dusty Blue - Split 150°
#97BAA5≈ Light Dusty Mint - Split 210°
#97ABBA≈ Light Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 7.98:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #BA979A;color: #BA979A;background-color: rgb(186, 151, 154);background-color: hsl(355, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-cardinal: #BA979A; }class="bg-[#BA979A]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Cardinal
- Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597 - Light Dusty Raspberry
#BA97AF
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 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Cardinal is #BA979A.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Cardinal?
Light Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 186, 151, 154 (rgb(186, 151, 154)). In HSL it is 355°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Cardinal?
Use black text on Light Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 and black text has 7.98:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Cardinal is #97BAB7. Analogous colors #BA97AB and #BAA597 also pair well.