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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#900C18 — Ruby
#900C18 is a dark saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #900C18
- fef1f2
- fac5ca
- f79aa2
- f36f7a
- f04352
- ec182a
- c5101f
- 9a0c18
- 6e0911
- 43050b
- 180204
Color schemes using #900C18
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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#900C18 FAQ
What color is #900C18?
#900C18 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 85% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #900C18?
#900C18 is rgb(144, 12, 24) in RGB, hsl(355, 85%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 92%, 83%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #900C18?
White text on this background reaches 9.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.25:1.
What colors go well with #900C18?
Its direct complement is #0C9287. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C9244 and #0C5A92 gives you contrast without the vibration.