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#842E48 — Wine

#842E48 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #842E48

Color schemes using #842E48

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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#842E48 FAQ

What color is #842E48?

#842E48 is a shade of wine in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #842E48?

#842E48 is rgb(132, 46, 72) in RGB, hsl(342, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 45%, 48%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #842E48?

White text on this background reaches 8.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.47:1.

What colors go well with #842E48?

Its direct complement is #2E846A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8440 and #2E7384 gives you contrast without the vibration.