Pure Cardinal is a medium, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF001A, which equals rgb(255, 0, 26) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF001A - RGB
255, 0, 26 - HSL
354°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 5.27:1. Its complementary color is #00FFE6.
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Pure Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #FF001A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 26) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16711706 |
Shades and tints of Pure Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFD5D9 - 100
#FFAAB3 - 200
#FF808D - 300
#FF5566 - 400
#FF2B40 - 500
#FF001A - 600
#D50016 - 700
#AA0011 - 800
#80000D - 900
#550009 - 950
#2B0004
Color harmonies for Pure Cardinal
- Complementary
#00FFE6≈ Cyan - Analogous −30°
#FF0099≈ Pure Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FF6600≈ Pumpkin - Triadic +120°
#1AFF00≈ Pure Clover - Triadic +240°
#0019FF≈ Blue - Split 150°
#00FF66≈ Spring Green - Split 210°
#0099FF≈ Dodger Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Cardinal | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pure Cardinal | Aa | 5.27:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pure Cardinal
background-color: #FF001A;color: #FF001A;background-color: rgb(255, 0, 26);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-cardinal: #FF001A; }class="bg-[#FF001A]"Colors similar to Pure Cardinal
- Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Red
#FF0000 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Ruby
#FF004C - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Crimson
#DC143C
More red shades
- Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Cardinal?
The HEX code for Pure Cardinal is #FF001A.
What is the RGB value of Pure Cardinal?
Pure Cardinal has an RGB value of 255, 0, 26 (rgb(255, 0, 26)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Cardinal?
Use black text on Pure Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 and black text has 5.27:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Cardinal?
The complementary color of Pure Cardinal is #00FFE6. Analogous colors #FF0099 and #FF6600 also pair well.