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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E2E41 — Wine
#8E2E41 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 348° 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 #8E2E41
- fbf3f5
- f0d0d6
- e4adb8
- d98999
- cd667a
- c2425c
- a1344a
- 7e293a
- 5a1d29
- 371219
- 130609
Color schemes using #8E2E41
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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#8E2E41 FAQ
What color is #8E2E41?
#8E2E41 is a shade of wine in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 51% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E2E41?
#8E2E41 is rgb(142, 46, 65) in RGB, hsl(348, 51%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 54%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E2E41?
White text on this background reaches 8.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.62:1.
What colors go well with #8E2E41?
Its direct complement is #2E8E7B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8E4B and #2E728E gives you contrast without the vibration.