Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #81565A, which equals rgb(129, 86, 90) in RGB and hsl(354, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M33 Y30 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#81565A - RGB
129, 86, 90 - HSL
354°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
0, 33, 30, 49 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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. 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 6.15:1. Its complementary color is #56817C.
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Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #81565A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 86, 90) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 354°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 0%, 33%, 30%, 49% |
| Decimal | 8476250 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAE3E4 - 100
#D5C7C8 - 200
#C0ABAD - 300
#AB8E91 - 400
#967276 - 500
#81565A - 600
#6C484B - 700
#56393C - 800
#412B2D - 900
#2B1D1E - 950
#160E0F
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#56817C≈ Medium Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#81566F≈ Medium Dark Dusty Blush - Analogous +30°
#816756≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#5A8156≈ Medium Dark Dusty Green - Triadic +240°
#565A81≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#568167≈ Medium Dark Dusty Jade - Split 210°
#566F81≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 6.15:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 3.41:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #81565A;color: #81565A;background-color: rgb(129, 86, 90);background-color: hsl(354, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-cardinal: #81565A; }class="bg-[#81565A]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Medium Dark Dusty Carmine
#815667 - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B - Medium Dark Dusty Rose
#81566F - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Medium Dark Dusty Raspberry
#815674 - Medium Dark Dusty Orange
#816B56
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 - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal is #81565A.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 129, 86, 90 (rgb(129, 86, 90)). In HSL it is 354°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.15:1 and black text has 3.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal is #56817C. Analogous colors #81566F and #816756 also pair well.