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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#803C42 — Wine
#803C42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #803C42
- faf5f5
- ebd5d7
- dcb5b8
- cd959a
- be757b
- af555d
- 91444b
- 71353a
- 51262a
- 311719
- 110809
Color schemes using #803C42
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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#803C42 FAQ
What color is #803C42?
#803C42 is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 36% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #803C42?
#803C42 is rgb(128, 60, 66) in RGB, hsl(355, 36%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 48%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #803C42?
White text on this background reaches 7.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.64:1.
What colors go well with #803C42?
Its direct complement is #3C807B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C8059 and #3C6480 gives you contrast without the vibration.