analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD2355 — Cardinal
#BD2355 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 #BD2355
- fdf2f5
- f5cad8
- eea3bb
- e77b9d
- e05380
- d82c62
- b42150
- 8c1a3e
- 65122d
- 3d0b1b
- 16040a
Color schemes using #BD2355
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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#BD2355 FAQ
What color is #BD2355?
#BD2355 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 341 degrees, 69% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD2355?
#BD2355 is rgb(189, 35, 85) in RGB, hsl(341, 69%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 55%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD2355?
White text on this background reaches 5.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.54:1.
What colors go well with #BD2355?
Its direct complement is #23BE8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23BE3F and #23A1BE gives you contrast without the vibration.