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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BF1749 — Cardinal
#BF1749 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 342° 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.
#bf1749
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Tints and shades of #BF1749
- fdf1f5
- f8c7d6
- f49db7
- ef7398
- ea4979
- e51f5b
- bf1649
- 951139
- 6b0d29
- 410819
- 170309
Color schemes using #BF1749
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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#BF1749 FAQ
What color is #BF1749?
#BF1749 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 79% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BF1749?
#BF1749 is rgb(191, 23, 73) in RGB, hsl(342, 79%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 88%, 62%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BF1749?
White text on this background reaches 6.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #BF1749?
Its direct complement is #16C08D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #16C038 and #169EC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.