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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85142E — Ruby
#85142E is a dark saturated red sitting at 346° 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 #85142E
- fdf2f4
- f7c9d4
- f1a0b3
- eb7792
- e54e71
- df2651
- b91c41
- 911632
- 681024
- 3f0916
- 160308
Color schemes using #85142E
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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#85142E FAQ
What color is #85142E?
#85142E is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 74% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85142E?
#85142E is rgb(133, 20, 46) in RGB, hsl(346, 74%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85142E?
White text on this background reaches 9.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.14:1.
What colors go well with #85142E?
Its direct complement is #14856B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #148532 and #146785 gives you contrast without the vibration.