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#9B0A12 — Ruby

#9B0A12 is a dark saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #9B0A12

Color schemes using #9B0A12

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#9B0A12 FAQ

What color is #9B0A12?

#9B0A12 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 88% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #9B0A12?

#9B0A12 is rgb(155, 10, 18) in RGB, hsl(357, 88%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 88%, 39%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #9B0A12?

White text on this background reaches 8.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.45:1.

What colors go well with #9B0A12?

Its direct complement is #0A9992. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0A994A and #0A5999 gives you contrast without the vibration.