Cardinal Red Color – #9b365e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cardinal Red color hex code is #9b365e, and it is composed of 61% red, 21% green and 37% blue.
Cardinal Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 65% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.81:1 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 Red color (#9b365e) against light backgrounds.

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Cardinal Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cardinal Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9b365e |
| RGB | rgb(155,54,94) |
| HSL | hsl(336,48.3%,41%) |
| CMYK | 0, 65, 39, 39 |
| HSV | 336, 65, 61 |
| RGB % | 61, 21, 37 |
| XYZ | 16.9, 10.4, 11.7 |
| LAB | 38.6, 46, -1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 65% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
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