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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A51D61 — Cardinal
#A51D61 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 330° 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 #A51D61
- fdf2f7
- f6cae0
- efa2c8
- e87ab1
- e1529a
- da2b82
- b5206b
- 8d1953
- 65123c
- 3e0b24
- 16040d
Color schemes using #A51D61
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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#A51D61 FAQ
What color is #A51D61?
#A51D61 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 330 degrees, 70% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A51D61?
#A51D61 is rgb(165, 29, 97) in RGB, hsl(330, 70%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 41%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A51D61?
White text on this background reaches 7.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.95:1.
What colors go well with #A51D61?
Its direct complement is #1DA561. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DA51D and #1DA5A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.