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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB2A58 — Cardinal
#BB2A58 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.
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Tints and shades of #BB2A58
- fcf3f6
- f3ccd9
- eba6bc
- e2809f
- d95a82
- d13365
- ae2752
- 881f40
- 61162e
- 3b0d1c
- 15050a
Color schemes using #BB2A58
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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#BB2A58 FAQ
What color is #BB2A58?
#BB2A58 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 341 degrees, 63% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB2A58?
#BB2A58 is rgb(187, 42, 88) in RGB, hsl(341, 63%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 78%, 53%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB2A58?
White text on this background reaches 5.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.59:1.
What colors go well with #BB2A58?
Its direct complement is #2ABB8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2ABB45 and #2AA1BB gives you contrast without the vibration.