Glossy Cardinal Red
A vivid, warm medium red.
#DD2342
rgb(221, 35, 66)
Color formats
HEX
#DD2342
RGB
rgb(221, 35, 66)
HSL
hsl(350, 73.2%, 50.2%)
HSV
hsv(350, 84.2%, 86.7%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84.2%, 70.1%, 13.3%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Glossy Cardinal Red.
Lightest
#F8D4DA
Lighter
#EB7B8E
Base
#DD2342
Darker
#851527
Darkest
#2D070D
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Glossy Cardinal Red works
Glossy Cardinal Red (#DD2342) is a vivid, 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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