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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87141A — Ruby
#87141A is a dark saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #87141A
- fdf2f2
- f7c9cb
- f1a0a4
- eb777d
- e54e56
- df262f
- b91c24
- 91161c
- 681014
- 3f090c
- 160304
Color schemes using #87141A
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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#87141A FAQ
What color is #87141A?
#87141A is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 74% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87141A?
#87141A is rgb(135, 20, 26) in RGB, hsl(357, 74%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 81%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87141A?
White text on this background reaches 9.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.15:1.
What colors go well with #87141A?
Its direct complement is #14857F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #148547 and #145285 gives you contrast without the vibration.