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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C02523 — Cardinal
#C02523 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #C02523
- fdf2f2
- f5cbca
- eea4a3
- e77d7b
- e05653
- d82f2c
- b42321
- 8c1c1a
- 651412
- 3d0c0b
- 160404
Color schemes using #C02523
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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#C02523 FAQ
What color is #C02523?
#C02523 is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 69% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C02523?
#C02523 is rgb(192, 37, 35) in RGB, hsl(1, 69%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 82%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C02523?
White text on this background reaches 5.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
What colors go well with #C02523?
Its direct complement is #24BFC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #24C275 and #2470C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.