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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#940518 — Ruby
#940518 is a dark saturated red sitting at 352° 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.
#940518
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Tints and shades of #940518
- fef0f2
- fdc3cb
- fb96a3
- fa687c
- f83b54
- f60e2d
- ce0722
- a0061a
- 730413
- 46030c
- 190104
Color schemes using #940518
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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#940518 FAQ
What color is #940518?
#940518 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 93% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #940518?
#940518 is rgb(148, 5, 24) in RGB, hsl(352, 93%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 97%, 84%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #940518?
White text on this background reaches 9.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.29:1.
What colors go well with #940518?
Its direct complement is #059481. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05943A and #055F94 gives you contrast without the vibration.