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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8B1D2E — Ruby
#8B1D2E is a dark saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #8B1D2E
- fcf2f4
- f4ccd2
- eca5b0
- e47e8d
- db586b
- d33149
- b0253a
- 891d2d
- 621521
- 3c0d14
- 150407
Color schemes using #8B1D2E
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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#8B1D2E FAQ
What color is #8B1D2E?
#8B1D2E is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 65% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8B1D2E?
#8B1D2E is rgb(139, 29, 46) in RGB, hsl(351, 65%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 67%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8B1D2E?
White text on this background reaches 9.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.31:1.
What colors go well with #8B1D2E?
Its direct complement is #1D8B7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D8B44 and #1D658B gives you contrast without the vibration.