Light Soft Cardinal is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DC747F, which equals rgb(220, 116, 127) in RGB and hsl(354, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M47 Y42 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DC747F - RGB
220, 116, 127 - HSL
354°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
0, 47, 42, 14 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light 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. 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 6.85:1. Its complementary color is #74DCD2.
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Light Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #DC747F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 116, 127) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 354°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 47%, 42%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14447743 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9E8EA - 100
#F3D1D4 - 200
#EEBABF - 300
#E8A2AA - 400
#E28B94 - 500
#DC747F - 600
#B7616A - 700
#934D55 - 800
#6E3A40 - 900
#49272A - 950
#251315
Color harmonies for Light Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#74DCD2≈ Light Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#DC74B3≈ Light Soft Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#DC9E74≈ Light Soft Orange - Triadic +120°
#7FDC74≈ Light Soft Clover - Triadic +240°
#747FDC≈ Light Soft Cobalt - Split 150°
#74DC9E≈ Light Soft Mint - Split 210°
#74B3DC≈ Light Soft Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Cardinal | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Soft Cardinal | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Soft Cardinal
background-color: #DC747F;color: #DC747F;background-color: rgb(220, 116, 127);background-color: hsl(354, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-cardinal: #DC747F; }class="bg-[#DC747F]"Colors similar to Light Soft Cardinal
- Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493 - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Light Soft Carmine
#DC749E - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Blush
#DE5D83 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D
More red shades
- Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Light Soft Cardinal is #DC747F.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Cardinal?
Light Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 220, 116, 127 (rgb(220, 116, 127)). In HSL it is 354°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Cardinal?
Use black text on Light Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.07:1 and black text has 6.85:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Light Soft Cardinal is #74DCD2. Analogous colors #DC74B3 and #DC9E74 also pair well.