Very Dark Cardinal is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C0009, which equals rgb(92, 0, 9) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y90 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C0009 - RGB
92, 0, 9 - HSL
354°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 100, 90, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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 14.39:1. Its complementary color is #005C53.
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Very Dark Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #5C0009 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 0, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 354°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 90%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6029321 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D5D6 - 100
#C9AAAD - 200
#AE8084 - 300
#92555B - 400
#772B32 - 500
#5C0009 - 600
#4D0008 - 700
#3D0006 - 800
#2E0005 - 900
#1F0003 - 950
#0F0002
Color harmonies for Very Dark Cardinal
- Complementary
#005C53≈ Very Dark Cyan - Analogous −30°
#5C0037≈ Very Dark Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#5C2500≈ Very Dark Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#095C00≈ Very Dark Green - Triadic +240°
#00095C≈ Very Dark Cobalt - Split 150°
#005C25≈ Very Dark Jade - Split 210°
#00375C≈ Very Dark Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Cardinal | Aa | 14.39:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Cardinal | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Cardinal
background-color: #5C0009;color: #5C0009;background-color: rgb(92, 0, 9);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-cardinal: #5C0009; }class="bg-[#5C0009]"Colors similar to Very Dark Cardinal
- Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Carmine
#5C0025 - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212
More red shades
- Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Dark Cardinal
#85000D - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Cardinal
#FF293E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Cardinal?
The HEX code for Very Dark Cardinal is #5C0009.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Cardinal?
Very Dark Cardinal has an RGB value of 92, 0, 9 (rgb(92, 0, 9)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Cardinal?
Use white text on Very Dark Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.39:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Cardinal?
The complementary color of Very Dark Cardinal is #005C53. Analogous colors #5C0037 and #5C2500 also pair well.