Cardinal Pink is a
warm dark color with the hex code #91085A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
145, 8, 90 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 94%, 38%, 43% for print applications.
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Cardinal Pink
#91085A
Cardinal Pink color values
- HEX
- #91085A
- RGB
- 145, 8, 90
- HSL
- 324°, 90%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 94, 38, 43
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cardinal Pink sits at 324° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(145, 8, 90), where the red channel dominates at 145, 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 94M 38Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), 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: #91085A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 145, 8, 90;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#91085A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 94%
Y: 38%
K: 43%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(145, 8, 90)
rgba(145, 8, 90, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #91085A?
#91085A is Cardinal Pink, a warm dark color with RGB values of 145, 8, 90. It has a hue of 324°, 90%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #91085A?
The RGB color code for #91085A is rgb(145, 8, 90). This means it contains 145 red,
8 green, and 90 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cardinal Pink a warm or cool color?
Cardinal Pink (#91085A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #91085A in CSS?
You can use #91085A in CSS with:
background-color: #91085A; or color: #91085A; or as an RGB value: rgb(145, 8, 90). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 94%, 38%, 43%.