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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A21D68 — Cardinal
#A21D68 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 326° 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 #A21D68
- fdf2f8
- f6cae3
- efa2ce
- e87ab8
- e152a3
- da2b8e
- b52075
- 8d195b
- 651241
- 3e0b28
- 16040e
Color schemes using #A21D68
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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#A21D68 FAQ
What color is #A21D68?
#A21D68 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 326 degrees, 70% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A21D68?
#A21D68 is rgb(162, 29, 104) in RGB, hsl(326, 70%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 36%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A21D68?
White text on this background reaches 7.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.91:1.
What colors go well with #A21D68?
Its direct complement is #1CA056. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25A01C and #1CA098 gives you contrast without the vibration.