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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72242D — Wine
#72242D is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #72242D
- fbf3f4
- f0d0d3
- e5acb3
- da8892
- ce6571
- c34150
- a23340
- 7e2832
- 5b1d24
- 371116
- 130608
Color schemes using #72242D
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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#72242D FAQ
What color is #72242D?
#72242D is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 52% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72242D?
#72242D is rgb(114, 36, 45) in RGB, hsl(353, 52%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 61%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72242D?
White text on this background reaches 10.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.01:1.
What colors go well with #72242D?
Its direct complement is #237067. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #237041 and #235370 gives you contrast without the vibration.