analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB1D1B — Cardinal
#BB1D1B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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.
#bb1d1b
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Tints and shades of #BB1D1B
- fdf2f2
- f7c9c9
- f1a1a0
- eb7876
- e6504d
- e02724
- bb1d1b
- 911715
- 68100f
- 3f0a09
- 160403
Color schemes using #BB1D1B
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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#BB1D1B FAQ
What color is #BB1D1B?
#BB1D1B is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 75% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB1D1B?
#BB1D1B is rgb(187, 29, 27) in RGB, hsl(1, 75%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 86%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB1D1B?
White text on this background reaches 6.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.3:1.
What colors go well with #BB1D1B?
Its direct complement is #1BB9BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BBB6E and #1B68BB gives you contrast without the vibration.