Creamy Cardinal Red
A moderately saturated, warm medium red.
#D65269
rgb(214, 82, 105)
Color formats
HEX
#D65269
RGB
rgb(214, 82, 105)
HSL
hsl(349.5, 61.7%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(349.5, 61.7%, 83.9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61.7%, 50.9%, 16.1%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Creamy Cardinal Red.
Lightest
#FDF7F8
Lighter
#EAA4B0
Base
#D65269
Darker
#9D253A
Darkest
#4A121B
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Creamy Cardinal Red works
Creamy Cardinal Red (#D65269) is a moderately saturated, warm medium red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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