#BF1932 Hex Code
Color Name: Cardinal
What is hex #BF1932 Color?
The color name of hex code #BF1932 is Cardinal. The RGB values are (191, 25, 50) which means it is composed of
72% red, 9% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:87 Y:74 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BF1932 has a hue of 351°, 87% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BF1932 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cardinal |
| RGB Values | (191, 25, 50) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 87%, 74%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (351°, 87%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0033 |
| Inverse Color | #40E6CD [Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 186 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #19BFA6 [Light Sea Green] |
| #BF1932 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #595959 |
| Desaturated | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3E3E3E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #838383 |
Hex #BF1932 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BF1932 is #19BFA6 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BF1932 color is offered by #19BFA6. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BF1932 are #BF5319 and #BF1985, called Alloy Orange and Medium Violet-Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BF1932 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BF1932 are #19BF53 (Malachite) and #1985BF (Cyan Cornflower Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BF1932 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #32BF19 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #1932BF (Persian Blue) along with #BF1932, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BF1932 has #32BF19 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #19BFA6 (Light Sea Green) and #A619BF (Heliotrope Magenta). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BF1932 contains #85BF19 (Dark Lemon Lime), #19BFA6 (Light Sea Green) and #5319BF (Interdimensional Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BF1932 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BF1932 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BF1932 Color
Tints
CC475B- D25E70
- D97584
- DF8C99
- E5A3AD
- ECBAC2
- F2D1D6
- F9E8EB
Tones
- B22E42
- AC3849
- A64251
- A04D59
- 995761
- 936169
- 8D6B70
- 867678
Shades
- 991428
- 861223
- 730F1E
- 600D19
- 4C0A14
- 39080F
- 26050A
- 130305
#BF1932 Color Patterns
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#BF1932 Gingham Checks
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#BF1932 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BF1932 Leaves Pattern
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#BF1932 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BF1932 Trellis Pattern
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#BF1932 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
