Cardinal red
#CC0000  ·  hsl(0, 100%, 40%)
Tints & Shades
#330000
#520000
#700000
#8F0000
#AD0000
#CC0000
#FA0000
#FF2929
#FF5757
#FF8585
#FFB3B3
Color Values
Hex #CC0000
RGB 204, 0, 0
HSL hsl(0, 100%, 40%)
CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 20%
CSS Variable
--color-cardinal-red: #CC0000;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
5.89:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.57:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Cardinal red — A bold red in the red family, Cardinal Red blazes like vibrant plumage. Its intense, passionate hue ignites striking decor or commanding, dynamic design schemes.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Cardinal red looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Cardinal red as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Cardinal red reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

✨ Weave in Dhoop Chhaon Compare →
High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
🌊 3D Drape Folds:
Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Cardinal red harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Cardinal red to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Cardinal red (#CC0000) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Direct WhatsApp Consultation

Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Cardinal red in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Baraat & Nikkah

Imperial bridal lehenga & groom sherwani couture, deep surkh crimson, and 24k royal zardozi.

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