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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CB255C — Cardinal
#CB255C is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 340° 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 #CB255C
- fdf2f6
- f5cad9
- eea3bc
- e77b9f
- e05382
- d82c65
- b42152
- 8c1a40
- 65122e
- 3d0b1c
- 16040a
Color schemes using #CB255C
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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#CB255C FAQ
What color is #CB255C?
#CB255C is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 69% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CB255C?
#CB255C is rgb(203, 37, 92) in RGB, hsl(340, 69%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 55%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CB255C?
White text on this background reaches 5.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.96:1.
What colors go well with #CB255C?
Its direct complement is #25CB93. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25CB41 and #25AFCB gives you contrast without the vibration.