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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#942205 — Ruby
#942205 is a dark saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#942205
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Tints and shades of #942205
- fef3f0
- fdcfc3
- fbaa96
- fa8568
- f8613b
- f63c0e
- ce2f07
- a02506
- 731a04
- 461003
- 190601
Color schemes using #942205
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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#942205 FAQ
What color is #942205?
#942205 is a shade of ruby in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 93% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #942205?
#942205 is rgb(148, 34, 5) in RGB, hsl(12, 93%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 77%, 97%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #942205?
White text on this background reaches 8.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.49:1.
What colors go well with #942205?
Its direct complement is #057794. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #059469 and #053094 gives you contrast without the vibration.