Cardinal Color – #c41e3a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cardinal color hex code is #c41e3a, and it is composed of 77% red, 12% green and 23% blue.
Cardinal is a dark, bright, and warm color at 85% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.84:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cardinal color (#c41e3a) against light backgrounds.

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Cardinal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cardinal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c41e3a |
| RGB | rgb(196,30,58) |
| HSL | hsl(350,73.5%,44.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 85, 70, 23 |
| HSV | 350, 85, 77 |
| RGB % | 77, 12, 23 |
| XYZ | 24, 13, 5.2 |
| LAB | 42.8, 62.7, 28.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 85% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
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