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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8C182B — Ruby
#8C182B is a dark saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #8C182B
- fdf2f4
- f6cad1
- efa2af
- e87a8c
- e25169
- db2947
- b61f38
- 8e182c
- 66111f
- 3e0b13
- 160407
Color schemes using #8C182B
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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#8C182B FAQ
What color is #8C182B?
#8C182B is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 71% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8C182B?
#8C182B is rgb(140, 24, 43) in RGB, hsl(350, 71%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 69%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8C182B?
White text on this background reaches 9.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.28:1.
What colors go well with #8C182B?
Its direct complement is #188C78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #188C3E and #18658C gives you contrast without the vibration.