analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B1408 — Ruby
#9B1408 is a dark saturated red sitting at 5° 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.
#9b1408
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Tints and shades of #9B1408
- fef2f0
- fcc9c4
- faa097
- f7766b
- f54d3e
- f32412
- cb1b0b
- 9e1508
- 710f06
- 450904
- 180301
Color schemes using #9B1408
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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#9B1408 FAQ
What color is #9B1408?
#9B1408 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 90% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9B1408?
#9B1408 is rgb(155, 20, 8) in RGB, hsl(5, 90%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 95%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B1408?
White text on this background reaches 8.41:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.5:1.
What colors go well with #9B1408?
Its direct complement is #088F9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #089B5E and #08459B gives you contrast without the vibration.