Smoky Cardinal Red
A moderately saturated, warm dark red.
#853442
rgb(133, 52, 66)
Color formats
HEX
#853442
RGB
rgb(133, 52, 66)
HSL
hsl(349.6, 43.8%, 36.3%)
HSV
hsv(349.6, 60.9%, 52.2%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 60.9%, 50.4%, 47.8%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Smoky Cardinal Red.
Lightest
#DDA8B1
Lighter
#C05F70
Base
#853442
Darker
#3C171E
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Smoky Cardinal Red works
Smoky Cardinal Red (#853442) is a moderately saturated, warm dark 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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