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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A51174 — Cardinal
#A51174 is a mid-tone 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 #A51174
- fef1f9
- f9c7e8
- f59cd7
- f072c6
- ec47b5
- e71da4
- c11487
- 96106a
- 6c0b4c
- 42072e
- 170210
Color schemes using #A51174
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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#A51174 FAQ
What color is #A51174?
#A51174 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 81% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A51174?
#A51174 is rgb(165, 17, 116) in RGB, hsl(320, 81%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 90%, 30%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A51174?
White text on this background reaches 7.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #A51174?
Its direct complement is #11A643. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2AA611 and #11A68D gives you contrast without the vibration.