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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D12940 — Cardinal
#D12940 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 352° 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 #D12940
- fcf2f4
- f5cbd1
- eda4ae
- e57d8b
- de5668
- d62e45
- b22336
- 8b1b2a
- 64141e
- 3c0c12
- 150406
Color schemes using #D12940
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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#D12940 FAQ
What color is #D12940?
#D12940 is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 67% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D12940?
#D12940 is rgb(209, 41, 64) in RGB, hsl(352, 67%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 69%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D12940?
White text on this background reaches 5.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.1:1.
What colors go well with #D12940?
Its direct complement is #29D1BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29D167 and #2993D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.