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#8B1D3C — Wine

#8B1D3C is a dark saturated pink sitting at 343° 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 #8B1D3C

Color schemes using #8B1D3C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#8B1D3C FAQ

What color is #8B1D3C?

#8B1D3C is a shade of wine in the pink family. It has a hue of 343 degrees, 65% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #8B1D3C?

#8B1D3C is rgb(139, 29, 60) in RGB, hsl(343, 65%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 57%, 45%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #8B1D3C?

White text on this background reaches 8.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.34:1.

What colors go well with #8B1D3C?

Its direct complement is #1D8B6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D8B35 and #1D738B gives you contrast without the vibration.