analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B40B5D — Cardinal
#B40B5D is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 331° 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 #B40B5D
- fef1f7
- fbc5df
- f898c7
- f66caf
- f34097
- f0147e
- c80d67
- 9c0a51
- 70073a
- 440423
- 18020c
Color schemes using #B40B5D
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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#B40B5D FAQ
What color is #B40B5D?
#B40B5D is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 331 degrees, 88% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B40B5D?
#B40B5D is rgb(180, 11, 93) in RGB, hsl(331, 88%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 48%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B40B5D?
White text on this background reaches 6.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.15:1.
What colors go well with #B40B5D?
Its direct complement is #0BB161. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0BB10E and #0BAFB1 gives you contrast without the vibration.