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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9A142C — Ruby
#9A142C is a dark saturated red sitting at 349° 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 #9A142C
- fdf1f4
- f8c8d1
- f29eae
- ed758b
- e84b68
- e22245
- bd1937
- 93132b
- 6a0e1f
- 400813
- 170307
Color schemes using #9A142C
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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#9A142C FAQ
What color is #9A142C?
#9A142C is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 349 degrees, 77% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9A142C?
#9A142C is rgb(154, 20, 44) in RGB, hsl(349, 77%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 71%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A142C?
White text on this background reaches 8.37:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.51:1.
What colors go well with #9A142C?
Its direct complement is #149981. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #14993E and #146F99 gives you contrast without the vibration.