Very Dark Soft Cardinal is a dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #491218, which equals rgb(73, 18, 24) in RGB and hsl(353, 60%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M75 Y67 K71, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#491218 - RGB
73, 18, 24 - HSL
353°, 60%, 18% - CMYK
0, 75, 67, 71 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very Dark Soft 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 15.18:1. Its complementary color is #124943.
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Very Dark Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #491218 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(73, 18, 24) |
| HSL | hsl(353, 60%, 18%) |
| HSV | 353°, 75%, 29% |
| CMYK | 0%, 75%, 67%, 71% |
| Decimal | 4788760 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E1D8D9 - 100
#C2B0B2 - 200
#A4898C - 300
#866165 - 400
#673A3F - 500
#491218 - 600
#3D0F14 - 700
#310C10 - 800
#25090C - 900
#180608 - 950
#0C0304
Color harmonies for Very Dark Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#124943≈ Very Dark Soft Teal - Analogous −30°
#491234≈ Very Dark Soft Rose - Analogous +30°
#492712≈ Very Dark Soft Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#194912≈ Very Dark Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#121949≈ Very Dark Soft Royal - Split 150°
#124927≈ Very Dark Soft Malachite - Split 210°
#123449≈ Very Dark Soft Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Soft Cardinal | Aa | 15.18:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Soft Cardinal | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Soft Cardinal
background-color: #491218;color: #491218;background-color: rgb(73, 18, 24);background-color: hsl(353, 60%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-soft-cardinal: #491218; }class="bg-[#491218]"Colors similar to Very Dark Soft Cardinal
- Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Very Dark Soft Ruby
#491223 - Very Dark Bright Crimson
#530918 - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Very Dark Bright Ruby
#53091F - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Soft Carmine
#491228 - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109
More red shades
- Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Darkest Soft Cardinal
#290A0D - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Medium Dark Soft Cardinal
#AB2B38 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Medium Light Soft Cardinal
#D45460
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Very Dark Soft Cardinal is #491218.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Soft Cardinal?
Very Dark Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 73, 18, 24 (rgb(73, 18, 24)). In HSL it is 353°, 60%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Soft Cardinal?
Use white text on Very Dark Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.18:1 and black text has 1.38:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Very Dark Soft Cardinal is #124943. Analogous colors #491234 and #492712 also pair well.