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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8D1624 — Ruby
#8D1624 is a dark saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #8D1624
- fdf2f3
- f7c9ce
- f0a1aa
- ea7885
- e44f61
- dd273c
- b81d2f
- 901625
- 67101a
- 3f0a10
- 160306
Color schemes using #8D1624
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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#8D1624 FAQ
What color is #8D1624?
#8D1624 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 73% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8D1624?
#8D1624 is rgb(141, 22, 36) in RGB, hsl(353, 73%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 74%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D1624?
White text on this background reaches 9.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.27:1.
What colors go well with #8D1624?
Its direct complement is #168D7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #168D44 and #165F8D gives you contrast without the vibration.