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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A42366 — Cardinal
#A42366 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 329° 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 #A42366
- fcf2f8
- f4cce1
- eca5ca
- e47eb3
- db589c
- d33185
- b0256d
- 891d55
- 62153d
- 3c0d25
- 15040d
Color schemes using #A42366
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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#A42366 FAQ
What color is #A42366?
#A42366 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 329 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A42366?
#A42366 is rgb(164, 35, 102) in RGB, hsl(329, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 38%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A42366?
White text on this background reaches 6.97:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.01:1.
What colors go well with #A42366?
Its direct complement is #23A461. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25A423 and #23A4A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.