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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC2950 — Cardinal
#BC2950 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 344° 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 #BC2950
- fcf2f5
- f4ccd7
- eba6b8
- e37f9a
- da597b
- d2325d
- af264b
- 881e3a
- 62152a
- 3b0d19
- 150509
Color schemes using #BC2950
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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#BC2950 FAQ
What color is #BC2950?
#BC2950 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 344 degrees, 64% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC2950?
#BC2950 is rgb(188, 41, 80) in RGB, hsl(344, 64%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 78%, 57%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC2950?
White text on this background reaches 5.88:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.57:1.
What colors go well with #BC2950?
Its direct complement is #29BC95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29BC4C and #299ABC gives you contrast without the vibration.