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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9E153D — Ruby
#9E153D is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #9E153D
- fdf1f5
- f8c8d6
- f29eb8
- ed7599
- e84b7a
- e2225c
- bd194a
- 93133a
- 6a0e29
- 400819
- 170309
Color schemes using #9E153D
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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#9E153D FAQ
What color is #9E153D?
#9E153D is a shade of ruby in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 77% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9E153D?
#9E153D is rgb(158, 21, 61) in RGB, hsl(342, 77%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 61%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E153D?
White text on this background reaches 7.99:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.63:1.
What colors go well with #9E153D?
Its direct complement is #159E75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #159E30 and #15829E gives you contrast without the vibration.