analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD1A4D — Cardinal
#AD1A4D is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 339° 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 #AD1A4D
- fdf2f6
- f7c9d9
- f1a0bc
- eb77a0
- e54e83
- df2666
- b91c53
- 911641
- 68102e
- 3f091c
- 16030a
Color schemes using #AD1A4D
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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#AD1A4D FAQ
What color is #AD1A4D?
#AD1A4D is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 339 degrees, 74% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD1A4D?
#AD1A4D is rgb(173, 26, 77) in RGB, hsl(339, 74%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 55%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD1A4D?
White text on this background reaches 6.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.03:1.
What colors go well with #AD1A4D?
Its direct complement is #1AAD7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1AAD30 and #1A97AD gives you contrast without the vibration.