analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#991B0A — Ruby
#991B0A is a dark saturated red sitting at 7° 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.
#991b0a
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Tints and shades of #991B0A
- fef2f1
- fbcbc5
- f8a498
- f67c6c
- f35540
- f02e14
- c8230d
- 9c1b0a
- 701307
- 440c04
- 180402
Color schemes using #991B0A
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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#991B0A FAQ
What color is #991B0A?
#991B0A is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 88% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #991B0A?
#991B0A is rgb(153, 27, 10) in RGB, hsl(7, 88%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 93%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #991B0A?
White text on this background reaches 8.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #991B0A?
Its direct complement is #0A8999. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0A9962 and #0A4199 gives you contrast without the vibration.