analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB1B4E — Cardinal
#BB1B4E is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 341° 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.
#bb1b4e
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Tints and shades of #BB1B4E
- fdf2f5
- f7c9d7
- f1a0b9
- eb769c
- e64d7e
- e02460
- bb1b4d
- 91153c
- 680f2b
- 3f091a
- 160309
Color schemes using #BB1B4E
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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#BB1B4E FAQ
What color is #BB1B4E?
#BB1B4E is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 341 degrees, 75% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB1B4E?
#BB1B4E is rgb(187, 27, 78) in RGB, hsl(341, 75%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 86%, 58%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB1B4E?
White text on this background reaches 6.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.38:1.
What colors go well with #BB1B4E?
Its direct complement is #1BBB89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BBB38 and #1B9EBB gives you contrast without the vibration.