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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#872417 — Ruby
#872417 is a dark saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #872417
- fdf3f2
- f6cfca
- efaba2
- e8867a
- e26251
- db3e29
- b6311f
- 8e2618
- 661b11
- 3e100b
- 160604
Color schemes using #872417
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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#872417 FAQ
What color is #872417?
#872417 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 71% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #872417?
#872417 is rgb(135, 36, 23) in RGB, hsl(7, 71%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 83%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #872417?
White text on this background reaches 9.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.29:1.
What colors go well with #872417?
Its direct complement is #177A87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #17875C and #174287 gives you contrast without the vibration.