Cardinal Pink

Q: How do I use #8A0F67 in CSS?

You can use #8A0F67 in CSS with: background-color: #8A0F67; or color: #8A0F67; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 15, 103). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 25%, 46%.

#8A0F67

Cardinal Pink is a warm dark color with the hex code #8A0F67. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 15, 103 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 89%, 25%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cardinal Pink color values

HEX: #8A0F67
RGB: 138, 15, 103
HSL: 317°, 80%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 89, 25, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cardinal Pink sits at 317° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Cardinal Pink is rendered as rgb(138, 15, 103), where the red channel dominates at 138, 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 89M 25Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), 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: #8A0F67;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 15, 103;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A0F67',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 89%
Y: 25%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 15, 103)
rgba(138, 15, 103, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 317° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A0F67?

#8A0F67 is Cardinal Pink, a warm dark color with RGB values of 138, 15, 103. It has a hue of 317°, 80% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A0F67?

The RGB color code for #8A0F67 is rgb(138, 15, 103). This means it contains 138 red, 15 green, and 103 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cardinal Pink a warm or cool color?

Cardinal Pink (#8A0F67) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A0F67 in CSS?

You can use #8A0F67 in CSS with: background-color: #8A0F67; or color: #8A0F67; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 15, 103). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 89%, 25%, 46%.