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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA2129 — Cardinal
#BA2129 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #BA2129
- fdf2f3
- f6cacc
- efa2a6
- e87a80
- e1525a
- da2b33
- b52027
- 8d191f
- 651216
- 3e0b0d
- 160405
Color schemes using #BA2129
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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#BA2129 FAQ
What color is #BA2129?
#BA2129 is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 70% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BA2129?
#BA2129 is rgb(186, 33, 41) in RGB, hsl(357, 70%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 78%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA2129?
White text on this background reaches 6.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.34:1.
What colors go well with #BA2129?
Its direct complement is #21BAB3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #21BA66 and #2175BA gives you contrast without the vibration.