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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#891B21 — Ruby
#891B21 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 #891B21
- fcf2f3
- f5cbcd
- eda4a8
- e57d82
- de565c
- d62e37
- b2232a
- 8b1b21
- 641418
- 3c0c0e
- 150405
Color schemes using #891B21
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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#891B21 FAQ
What color is #891B21?
#891B21 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 67% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #891B21?
#891B21 is rgb(137, 27, 33) in RGB, hsl(357, 67%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 76%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #891B21?
White text on this background reaches 9.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.24:1.
What colors go well with #891B21?
Its direct complement is #1B8883. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B884C and #1B5788 gives you contrast without the vibration.