Medium Dark Cardinal is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D60015, which equals rgb(214, 0, 21) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D60015 - RGB
214, 0, 21 - HSL
354°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 16 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark 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 5.43:1. Its complementary color is #00D6C1.
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Medium Dark Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #D60015 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 0, 21) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14024725 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8D5D8 - 100
#F1AAB1 - 200
#EB808A - 300
#E45563 - 400
#DD2B3C - 500
#D60015 - 600
#B20012 - 700
#8F000E - 800
#6B000B - 900
#470007 - 950
#240004
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Cardinal
- Complementary
#00D6C1≈ Dark Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#D60081≈ Medium Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#D65600≈ Medium Dark Orange - Triadic +120°
#15D600≈ Medium Dark Green - Triadic +240°
#0015D6≈ Medium Dark Blue - Split 150°
#00D656≈ Malachite - Split 210°
#0081D6≈ Medium Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Cardinal | Aa | 5.43:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Cardinal | Aa | 3.87:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Cardinal
background-color: #D60015;color: #D60015;background-color: rgb(214, 0, 21);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-cardinal: #D60015; }class="bg-[#D60015]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Cardinal
- Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Crimson
#DC143C - Deep Crimson
#AD0023
More red shades
- Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Cardinal?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Cardinal is #D60015.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Cardinal?
Medium Dark Cardinal has an RGB value of 214, 0, 21 (rgb(214, 0, 21)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Cardinal?
Use white text on Medium Dark Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.43:1 and black text has 3.87:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Cardinal?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Cardinal is #00D6C1. Analogous colors #D60081 and #D65600 also pair well.