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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97116D — Cardinal
#97116D 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 #97116D
- fdf1fa
- f9c7e9
- f49dd8
- ef73c8
- eb48b7
- e61ea7
- c0158a
- 96116c
- 6b0c4d
- 41072f
- 170310
Color schemes using #97116D
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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#97116D FAQ
What color is #97116D?
#97116D is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 319 degrees, 80% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #97116D?
#97116D is rgb(151, 17, 109) in RGB, hsl(319, 80%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 89%, 28%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97116D?
White text on this background reaches 8.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.62:1.
What colors go well with #97116D?
Its direct complement is #11973B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A9711 and #11977F gives you contrast without the vibration.