Very Dark Bright Cardinal is a dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #530911, which equals rgb(83, 9, 17) in RGB and hsl(354, 80%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y80 K67, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#530911 - RGB
83, 9, 17 - HSL
354°, 80%, 18% - CMYK
0, 89, 80, 67 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.84:1. Its complementary color is #09534B.
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Very Dark Bright Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #530911 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(83, 9, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 80%, 18%) |
| HSV | 354°, 89%, 33% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 80%, 67% |
| Decimal | 5441809 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Bright Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2D6D7 - 100
#C6ADB0 - 200
#A98488 - 300
#8C5B60 - 400
#703239 - 500
#530911 - 600
#45080E - 700
#37060B - 800
#2A0509 - 900
#1C0306 - 950
#0E0203
Color harmonies for Very Dark Bright Cardinal
- Complementary
#09534B≈ Very Dark Bright Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#530935≈ Very Dark Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#532709≈ Very Dark Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#115309≈ Very Dark Bright Clover - Triadic +240°
#091153≈ Very Dark Bright Cobalt - Split 150°
#095327≈ Very Dark Bright Mint - Split 210°
#093553≈ Very Dark Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Bright Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Bright Cardinal | Aa | 14.84:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Bright Cardinal | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Bright Cardinal
background-color: #530911;color: #530911;background-color: rgb(83, 9, 17);background-color: hsl(354, 80%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-bright-cardinal: #530911; }class="bg-[#530911]"Colors similar to Very Dark Bright Cardinal
- Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Soft Cardinal
#491218 - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809
More red shades
- Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E - Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Bright Cardinal?
The HEX code for Very Dark Bright Cardinal is #530911.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Bright Cardinal?
Very Dark Bright Cardinal has an RGB value of 83, 9, 17 (rgb(83, 9, 17)). In HSL it is 354°, 80%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Bright Cardinal?
Use white text on Very Dark Bright Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.84:1 and black text has 1.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Bright Cardinal?
The complementary color of Very Dark Bright Cardinal is #09534B. Analogous colors #530935 and #532709 also pair well.