analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#882020 — Ruby
#882020 is a dark saturated red sitting at 0° 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.
#882020
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Tints and shades of #882020
- fcf3f3
- f3cdcd
- eaa7a7
- e18181
- d85b5b
- d03535
- ad2929
- 872020
- 611717
- 3b0e0e
- 150505
Color schemes using #882020
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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#882020 FAQ
What color is #882020?
#882020 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 62% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #882020?
#882020 is rgb(136, 32, 32) in RGB, hsl(0, 62%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 76%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #882020?
White text on this background reaches 9.23:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.27:1.
What colors go well with #882020?
Its direct complement is #208888. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #208854 and #205488 gives you contrast without the vibration.