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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A142D — Ruby
#8A142D 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 #8A142D
- fdf2f4
- f7c9d3
- f1a0b1
- eb7690
- e64d6e
- e0244d
- bb1b3d
- 911530
- 680f22
- 3f0915
- 160307
Color schemes using #8A142D
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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#8A142D FAQ
What color is #8A142D?
#8A142D is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 75% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8A142D?
#8A142D is rgb(138, 20, 45) in RGB, hsl(347, 75%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 86%, 67%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A142D?
White text on this background reaches 9.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.22:1.
What colors go well with #8A142D?
Its direct complement is #148A71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #148A35 and #14698A gives you contrast without the vibration.