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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F142F — Ruby
#9F142F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 348° 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 #9F142F
- fdf1f4
- f8c8d1
- f39eaf
- ee748c
- e94a6a
- e42148
- be1739
- 94122c
- 6a0d20
- 400813
- 170307
Color schemes using #9F142F
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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#9F142F FAQ
What color is #9F142F?
#9F142F is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 78% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9F142F?
#9F142F is rgb(159, 20, 47) in RGB, hsl(348, 78%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 70%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F142F?
White text on this background reaches 8.03:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.62:1.
What colors go well with #9F142F?
Its direct complement is #149F83. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #149F3D and #14759F gives you contrast without the vibration.