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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#950969 — Cardinal
#950969 is a dark saturated pink sitting at 319° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #950969
- fef1fa
- fcc4ea
- f998da
- f66cca
- f43fbb
- f113ab
- c90c8d
- 9d096e
- 71074f
- 440430
- 180111
Color schemes using #950969
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#950969 FAQ
What color is #950969?
#950969 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 319 degrees, 89% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #950969?
#950969 is rgb(149, 9, 105) in RGB, hsl(319, 89%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 30%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #950969?
White text on this background reaches 8.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #950969?
Its direct complement is #099535. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #229509 and #09957C gives you contrast without the vibration.