analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BF1D2D — Cardinal
#BF1D2D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 354° 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.
#bf1d2d
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BF1D2D
- fdf2f3
- f7c9cd
- f1a0a8
- eb7783
- e54e5d
- df2638
- b91c2b
- 911622
- 681018
- 3f090f
- 160305
Color schemes using #BF1D2D
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.
Nearby colors
#BF1D2D FAQ
What color is #BF1D2D?
#BF1D2D is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 354 degrees, 74% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BF1D2D?
#BF1D2D is rgb(191, 29, 45) in RGB, hsl(354, 74%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 76%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BF1D2D?
White text on this background reaches 6.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #BF1D2D?
Its direct complement is #1DBFAF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DBF5D and #1D7EBF gives you contrast without the vibration.