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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#891018 — Ruby
#891018 is a dark saturated red sitting at 356° 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.
#891018
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Tints and shades of #891018
- fdf1f2
- f8c7cb
- f49da3
- ef737c
- ea4954
- e51f2d
- bf1622
- 95111a
- 6b0d13
- 41080b
- 170304
Color schemes using #891018
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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#891018 FAQ
What color is #891018?
#891018 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 79% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #891018?
#891018 is rgb(137, 16, 24) in RGB, hsl(356, 79%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 88%, 82%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #891018?
White text on this background reaches 9.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.15:1.
What colors go well with #891018?
Its direct complement is #108981. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #108944 and #105589 gives you contrast without the vibration.