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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8B321D — Walnut
#8B321D is a dark saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #8B321D
- fcf4f2
- f4d3cc
- ecb2a5
- e4917e
- db7058
- d34f31
- b03f25
- 89311d
- 622315
- 3c150d
- 150804
Color schemes using #8B321D
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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#8B321D FAQ
What color is #8B321D?
#8B321D is a shade of walnut in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 65% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8B321D?
#8B321D is rgb(139, 50, 29) in RGB, hsl(11, 65%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 79%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8B321D?
White text on this background reaches 8.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.57:1.
What colors go well with #8B321D?
Its direct complement is #1D778B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D8B68 and #1D408B gives you contrast without the vibration.