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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E0B32 — Ruby
#8E0B32 is a dark saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #8E0B32
- fef1f5
- fbc5d5
- f799b6
- f46e96
- f14277
- ee1757
- c60f46
- 9b0c37
- 6f0827
- 430518
- 180208
Color schemes using #8E0B32
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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#8E0B32 FAQ
What color is #8E0B32?
#8E0B32 is a shade of ruby in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 86% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8E0B32?
#8E0B32 is rgb(142, 11, 50) in RGB, hsl(342, 86%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 92%, 65%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E0B32?
White text on this background reaches 9.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.24:1.
What colors go well with #8E0B32?
Its direct complement is #0B8E67. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0B8E25 and #0B748E gives you contrast without the vibration.