Medium Dark Bright Cardinal is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #C11527, which equals rgb(193, 21, 39) in RGB and hsl(354, 80%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y80 K24, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C11527 - RGB
193, 21, 39 - HSL
354°, 80%, 42% - CMYK
0, 89, 80, 24 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark Bright 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 6.17:1. Its complementary color is #15C1B0.
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Medium Dark Bright Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #C11527 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 21, 39) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 80%, 42%) |
| HSV | 354°, 89%, 76% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 80%, 24% |
| Decimal | 12653863 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5D8DB - 100
#EAB1B7 - 200
#E08A93 - 300
#D6636F - 400
#CB3C4B - 500
#C11527 - 600
#A11221 - 700
#810E1A - 800
#610B14 - 900
#40070D - 950
#200407
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
- Complementary
#15C1B0≈ Medium Dark Bright Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#C1157C≈ Medium Violet Red - Analogous +30°
#C15A15≈ Medium Dark Bright Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#27C115≈ Medium Dark Bright Clover - Triadic +240°
#1527C1≈ Medium Dark Bright Cobalt - Split 150°
#15C15A≈ Medium Dark Bright Jade - Split 210°
#157CC1≈ Medium Dark Bright Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Bright Cardinal | Aa | 6.17:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Bright Cardinal | Aa | 3.40:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
background-color: #C11527;color: #C11527;background-color: rgb(193, 21, 39);background-color: hsl(354, 80%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-bright-cardinal: #C11527; }class="bg-[#C11527]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
- Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Fire Brick
#B22222 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Medium Dark Bright Ruby
#C11549 - Deep Crimson
#AD0023 - Crimson
#DC143C - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015
More red shades
- Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Cardinal?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Bright Cardinal is #C11527.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Bright Cardinal?
Medium Dark Bright Cardinal has an RGB value of 193, 21, 39 (rgb(193, 21, 39)). In HSL it is 354°, 80%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Bright Cardinal?
Use white text on Medium Dark Bright Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.17:1 and black text has 3.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Bright Cardinal?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Bright Cardinal is #15C1B0. Analogous colors #C1157C and #C15A15 also pair well.