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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B51C4A — Cardinal
#B51C4A is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #B51C4A
- fdf2f5
- f7c9d7
- f0a1b8
- ea789a
- e44f7c
- dd275e
- b81d4b
- 90163b
- 67102a
- 3f0a1a
- 160309
Color schemes using #B51C4A
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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#B51C4A FAQ
What color is #B51C4A?
#B51C4A is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 73% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B51C4A?
#B51C4A is rgb(181, 28, 74) in RGB, hsl(342, 73%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 59%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B51C4A?
White text on this background reaches 6.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #B51C4A?
Its direct complement is #1CB587. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CB53B and #1C96B5 gives you contrast without the vibration.