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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E151B — Ruby
#8E151B is a dark saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #8E151B
- fdf2f2
- f7c9cb
- f1a0a4
- eb777d
- e54e56
- df262f
- b91c24
- 91161c
- 681014
- 3f090c
- 160304
Color schemes using #8E151B
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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#8E151B FAQ
What color is #8E151B?
#8E151B is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 74% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8E151B?
#8E151B is rgb(142, 21, 27) in RGB, hsl(357, 74%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 81%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E151B?
White text on this background reaches 9.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.27:1.
What colors go well with #8E151B?
Its direct complement is #158E88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #158E4C and #15588E gives you contrast without the vibration.