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#542129 — Wine

#542129 is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 351° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #542129

Color schemes using #542129

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#542129 FAQ

What color is #542129?

#542129 is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 44% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #542129?

#542129 is rgb(84, 33, 41) in RGB, hsl(351, 44%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 51%, 67%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #542129?

White text on this background reaches 12.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.63:1.

What colors go well with #542129?

Its direct complement is #21544D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #215433 and #214254 gives you contrast without the vibration.