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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A2214 — Ruby
#8A2214 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 #8A2214
- fdf3f2
- f7cec9
- f1a9a0
- eb8476
- e65f4d
- e03a24
- bb2d1b
- 912315
- 68190f
- 3f0f09
- 160503
Color schemes using #8A2214
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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#8A2214 FAQ
What color is #8A2214?
#8A2214 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 75% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8A2214?
#8A2214 is rgb(138, 34, 20) in RGB, hsl(7, 75%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 86%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A2214?
White text on this background reaches 9.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.32:1.
What colors go well with #8A2214?
Its direct complement is #147D8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #148A5D and #14418A gives you contrast without the vibration.