Very Dark Muted Cardinal is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #401C1F, which equals rgb(64, 28, 31) in RGB and hsl(355, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M56 Y52 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#401C1F - RGB
64, 28, 31 - HSL
355°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
0, 56, 52, 75 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark Muted 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 white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.96:1. Its complementary color is #1C403D.
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Very Dark Muted Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #401C1F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 28, 31) |
| HSL | hsl(355, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 355°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 0%, 56%, 52%, 75% |
| Decimal | 4201503 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFD9DA - 100
#BFB3B4 - 200
#A08E8F - 300
#80686A - 400
#604244 - 500
#401C1F - 600
#35171A - 700
#2B1315 - 800
#200E10 - 900
#15090A - 950
#0B0505
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Cardinal
- Complementary
#1C403D≈ Very Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous −30°
#401C31≈ Very Dark Muted Rose - Analogous +30°
#402B1C≈ Very Dark Muted Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#1F401C≈ Very Dark Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#1C1F40≈ Very Dark Muted Blue - Split 150°
#1C402B≈ Very Dark Muted Malachite - Split 210°
#1C3140≈ Very Dark Muted Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Cardinal | Aa | 14.96:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Cardinal | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Cardinal
background-color: #401C1F;color: #401C1F;background-color: rgb(64, 28, 31);background-color: hsl(355, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-cardinal: #401C1F; }class="bg-[#401C1F]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Cardinal
- Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Very Dark Muted Ruby
#401C27 - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Very Dark Muted Carmine
#401C2A - Very Dark Muted Cinnabar
#40271C - Espresso
#3C2415 - Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Muted Blush
#401C2E - Very Dark Soft Ruby
#491223
More red shades
- Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Darkest Muted Cardinal
#240F11 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Cardinal?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Cardinal is #401C1F.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Cardinal?
Very Dark Muted Cardinal has an RGB value of 64, 28, 31 (rgb(64, 28, 31)). In HSL it is 355°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Cardinal?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.96:1 and black text has 1.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Cardinal?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Cardinal is #1C403D. Analogous colors #401C31 and #402B1C also pair well.