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Cardinal Pink

#7E1156

Cardinal Pink is a warm dark color with the hex code #7E1156. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 126, 17, 86 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 32%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cardinal Pink color values

HEX
#7E1156
RGB
126, 17, 86
HSL
322°, 76%, 28%
CMYK
0, 87, 32, 51

About this color

Cardinal Pink sits at 322° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Cardinal Pink is rendered as rgb(126, 17, 86), where the red channel dominates at 126, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Cardinal Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 87M 32Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Cardinal Pink

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7E1156;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 126, 17, 86;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7E1156',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 32%
K: 51%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(126, 17, 86)
rgba(126, 17, 86, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 322° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7E1156?
#7E1156 is Cardinal Pink, a warm dark color with RGB values of 126, 17, 86. It has a hue of 322°, 76% saturation, and 28% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7E1156?
The RGB color code for #7E1156 is rgb(126, 17, 86). This means it contains 126 red, 17 green, and 86 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cardinal Pink a warm or cool color?
Cardinal Pink (#7E1156) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E1156 in CSS?
You can use #7E1156 in CSS with: background-color: #7E1156; or color: #7E1156; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 17, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 32%, 51%.