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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8B210E — Ruby
#8B210E is a dark saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #8B210E
- fef3f1
- f9cec6
- f5a99c
- f18471
- ed5f46
- e93a1c
- c22d13
- 97230f
- 6d190b
- 420f07
- 170502
Color schemes using #8B210E
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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#8B210E FAQ
What color is #8B210E?
#8B210E is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 82% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8B210E?
#8B210E is rgb(139, 33, 14) in RGB, hsl(9, 82%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 90%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8B210E?
White text on this background reaches 9.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.32:1.
What colors go well with #8B210E?
Its direct complement is #0E788B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0E8B5F and #0E3A8B gives you contrast without the vibration.