Cardinal Pink is a
warm dark color with the hex code #81185E.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
129, 24, 94 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 81%, 27%, 49% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cardinal Pink
#81185E
Cardinal Pink color values
- HEX
- #81185E
- RGB
- 129, 24, 94
- HSL
- 320°, 69%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 81, 27, 49
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cardinal Pink sits at 320° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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(129, 24, 94), where the red channel dominates at 129, 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 81M 27Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cardinal Pink
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #81185E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 129, 24, 94;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#81185E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 81%
Y: 27%
K: 49%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(129, 24, 94)
rgba(129, 24, 94, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #81185E?
#81185E is Cardinal Pink, a warm dark color with RGB values of 129, 24, 94. It has a hue of 320°, 69%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #81185E?
The RGB color code for #81185E is rgb(129, 24, 94). This means it contains 129 red,
24 green, and 94 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cardinal Pink a warm or cool color?
Cardinal Pink (#81185E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #81185E in CSS?
You can use #81185E in CSS with:
background-color: #81185E; or color: #81185E; or as an RGB value: rgb(129, 24, 94). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 81%, 27%, 49%.