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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5226A — Cardinal
#A5226A is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 327° 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 #A5226A
- fcf2f8
- f4cbe2
- eca4cc
- e47db6
- dc57a0
- d5308a
- b12472
- 8a1c59
- 631440
- 3c0c27
- 15040e
Color schemes using #A5226A
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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#A5226A FAQ
What color is #A5226A?
#A5226A is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 327 degrees, 66% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A5226A?
#A5226A is rgb(165, 34, 106) in RGB, hsl(327, 66%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 36%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5226A?
White text on this background reaches 6.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.04:1.
What colors go well with #A5226A?
Its direct complement is #22A55D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28A522 and #22A59F gives you contrast without the vibration.