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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B41D2F — Cardinal
#B41D2F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #B41D2F
- fdf2f3
- f6c9cf
- f0a1aa
- e97986
- e35061
- dc283d
- b71e30
- 8f1725
- 67111b
- 3e0a10
- 160406
Color schemes using #B41D2F
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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#B41D2F FAQ
What color is #B41D2F?
#B41D2F is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 72% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B41D2F?
#B41D2F is rgb(180, 29, 47) in RGB, hsl(353, 72%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 74%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B41D2F?
White text on this background reaches 6.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.16:1.
What colors go well with #B41D2F?
Its direct complement is #1DB4A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DB457 and #1D7AB4 gives you contrast without the vibration.