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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A00E2B — Ruby
#A00E2B is a dark 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 #A00E2B
- fef1f3
- fac6d0
- f69bad
- f36f8a
- ef4466
- eb1943
- c41135
- 990d29
- 6e0a1e
- 430612
- 170206
Color schemes using #A00E2B
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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#A00E2B FAQ
What color is #A00E2B?
#A00E2B is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 84% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A00E2B?
#A00E2B is rgb(160, 14, 43) in RGB, hsl(348, 84%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A00E2B?
White text on this background reaches 8.1:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.59:1.
What colors go well with #A00E2B?
Its direct complement is #0EA082. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EA03A and #0E74A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.