Medium Light Cardinal is a medium, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF293E, which equals rgb(255, 41, 62) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 58%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M84 Y76 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF293E - RGB
255, 41, 62 - HSL
354°, 100%, 58% - CMYK
0, 84, 76, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Medium Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.64:1. Its complementary color is #29FFEA.
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Medium Light Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #FF293E |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 41, 62) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 58%) |
| HSV | 354°, 84%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 84%, 76%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16722238 |
Shades and tints of Medium Light Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFDBDF - 100
#FFB8BF - 200
#FF949F - 300
#FF707E - 400
#FF4D5E - 500
#FF293E - 600
#D52234 - 700
#AA1B29 - 800
#80151F - 900
#550E15 - 950
#2B070A
Color harmonies for Medium Light Cardinal
- Complementary
#29FFEA≈ Medium Light Cyan - Analogous −30°
#FF29A9≈ Medium Light Blush - Analogous +30°
#FF7E29≈ Pumpkin - Triadic +120°
#3EFF29≈ Medium Light Green - Triadic +240°
#293EFF≈ Medium Light Blue - Split 150°
#29FF7E≈ Medium Light Jade - Split 210°
#29A9FF≈ Medium Light Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Light Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Light Cardinal | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Medium Light Cardinal | Aa | 5.64:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Medium Light Cardinal
background-color: #FF293E;color: #FF293E;background-color: rgb(255, 41, 62);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 58%);:root { --color-medium-light-cardinal: #FF293E; }class="bg-[#FF293E]"Colors similar to Medium Light Cardinal
- Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Medium Light Ruby
#FF2969 - Bright Ruby
#E61957 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Vermilion
#E34234 - Crimson
#DC143C
More red shades
- Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Light Cardinal?
The HEX code for Medium Light Cardinal is #FF293E.
What is the RGB value of Medium Light Cardinal?
Medium Light Cardinal has an RGB value of 255, 41, 62 (rgb(255, 41, 62)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 58%.
What text color should I use on Medium Light Cardinal?
Use black text on Medium Light Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 and black text has 5.64:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Light Cardinal?
The complementary color of Medium Light Cardinal is #29FFEA. Analogous colors #FF29A9 and #FF7E29 also pair well.