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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87172F — Ruby
#87172F 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 #87172F
- fdf2f4
- f6cad3
- efa2b2
- e87a92
- e25171
- db2950
- b61f40
- 8e1832
- 661124
- 3e0b16
- 160408
Color schemes using #87172F
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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#87172F FAQ
What color is #87172F?
#87172F is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 71% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87172F?
#87172F is rgb(135, 23, 47) in RGB, hsl(347, 71%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 65%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87172F?
White text on this background reaches 9.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.19:1.
What colors go well with #87172F?
Its direct complement is #17876F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #178737 and #176787 gives you contrast without the vibration.