analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A01418 — Ruby
#A01418 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #A01418
- fdf1f2
- f8c8c9
- f39ea1
- ee7478
- e94a50
- e42127
- be171d
- 941217
- 6a0d10
- 40080a
- 170303
Color schemes using #A01418
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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#A01418 FAQ
What color is #A01418?
#A01418 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 78% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A01418?
#A01418 is rgb(160, 20, 24) in RGB, hsl(358, 78%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 88%, 85%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A01418?
White text on this background reaches 8.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.61:1.
What colors go well with #A01418?
Its direct complement is #149F9A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #149F55 and #145E9F gives you contrast without the vibration.