How popular is Cardinal?
Searches per month · IndiaAbout 70 searches a month in India57% of them by its code 8206.
Google search volume for “Asian Paints Cardinal” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Cardinal
Cardinal is a refined, medium gray with warm red undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 18 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Asian Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Cardinal, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Cardinal
- Brand
- Asian Paints
- Code
- 8206
- Hex
- #80737B
- RGB
- 128, 115, 123
- HSL
- 323, 5%, 48%
- CMYK
- 0, 10, 4, 50Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 49.8, 6.6, -2.6
- CSS
- --asian-paints-cardinal
- LRV
- 18 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Warm Red
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.