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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD054E — Cardinal
#AD054E is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 334° 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 #AD054E
- fff0f6
- fdc3dc
- fc95c2
- fa68a7
- f93a8d
- f80d72
- cf065d
- a10549
- 740434
- 460220
- 19010b
Color schemes using #AD054E
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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#AD054E FAQ
What color is #AD054E?
#AD054E is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 334 degrees, 94% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD054E?
#AD054E is rgb(173, 5, 78) in RGB, hsl(334, 94%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 97%, 55%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD054E?
White text on this background reaches 7.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.91:1.
What colors go well with #AD054E?
Its direct complement is #05AD64. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05AD11 and #05A2AD gives you contrast without the vibration.