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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9E106E — Cardinal
#9E106E is a dark saturated pink sitting at 320° 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 #9E106E
- fef1f9
- f9c6e8
- f59cd7
- f171c6
- ed46b5
- e91ca4
- c21388
- 970f6a
- 6d0b4c
- 42072e
- 170210
Color schemes using #9E106E
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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#9E106E FAQ
What color is #9E106E?
#9E106E is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 82% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9E106E?
#9E106E is rgb(158, 16, 110) in RGB, hsl(320, 82%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 90%, 30%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E106E?
White text on this background reaches 7.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.75:1.
What colors go well with #9E106E?
Its direct complement is #109E3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #279E10 and #109E86 gives you contrast without the vibration.