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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79152B — Burgundy
#79152B is a dark saturated red sitting at 347° 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 #79152B
- fdf2f4
- f6cad4
- efa2b3
- e87a92
- e15271
- da2b50
- b52040
- 8d1932
- 651224
- 3e0b16
- 160408
Color schemes using #79152B
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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#79152B FAQ
What color is #79152B?
#79152B is a shade of burgundy in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 70% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #79152B?
#79152B is rgb(121, 21, 43) in RGB, hsl(347, 70%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 64%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79152B?
White text on this background reaches 10.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.96:1.
What colors go well with #79152B?
Its direct complement is #157964. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #157932 and #155D79 gives you contrast without the vibration.