Cardinal

Cardinal is a color name that refers to a vivid red hue, inspired by the color of the robes worn by Catholic cardinals and the feathers of the cardinal bird.

The HEX code for cardinal is #C41E3A, which means it is composed of 76.86% red, 11.76% green and 22.75% blue in the RGB color model.

The CMYK color model, used for printing, has the values of 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 70% yellow and 23% black for cardinal.

The hue, saturation and lightness (HSL) of cardinal color are 349.9°, 73.5% and 44.3%, respectively.

Cardinal is a strong and eye-catching color that can create contrast and attract attention.

It is often used as a color for sports teams, schools, fraternities and sororities, as well as for religious and political symbols.

Some examples of institutions that use cardinal as one of their official colors are Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, Wesleyan University, and the Society of Jesus.

Cardinal is a color that can evoke different emotions and associations depending on the context and culture.

In general, it can be associated with passion, love, courage, power, blood, fire, danger, and anger.

In some cultures, cardinal can also symbolize joy, celebration, prosperity, and good luck.

However, cardinal can also have negative connotations, such as violence, aggression, war, and sin.

Therefore, cardinal is a color that should be used with care and consideration, as it can have a strong impact on the viewer's perception and mood.

• The robes of some Catholic cardinals, especially those of the Roman rite.

• The flowers of the cardinal plant, a perennial herb native to North America.

• The sports uniforms of some teams, such as the Stanford Cardinal and the Arizona Cardinals.

• The coats of some animals, such as the red fox and the red squirrel.

• Some varieties of tomatoes have a cardinal color, such as the Cardinal Hybrid Tomato or the Cardinal Cherry Tomato.
  These tomatoes are bright red and have a sweet flavor.
  They are often used for salads, sauces, or canning.

• The cardinal tetra is a small freshwater fish that has a cardinal color on its lower half.
  It is native to the Amazon basin and is popular among aquarium hobbyists.
  The cardinal tetra is closely related to the neon tetra, which has a similar color pattern but with a blue stripe instead of a red one.

• The cardinal flower is a perennial plant that has cardinal-colored flowers.
  It is native to North America and grows in moist habitats.
  The cardinal flower attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its nectar.
  It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

• The cardinal spider is a large spider that has a cardinal-colored abdomen.
  It is found in Europe and Asia and prefers dark and damp places.
  The cardinal spider is harmless to humans, but it can cause fear because of its size and speed.
  It is also known as the wood spider or the clock spider.

• The cardinal beetle is a type of beetle that has a cardinal-colored elytra (wing covers).
  It is found in Europe and Asia and feeds on other insects.
  The cardinal beetle is often confused with the ladybug, which has a similar shape but with black spots on its elytra.
  The cardinal beetle is also known as the bloodsucker or the soldier beetle.