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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A21806 — Ruby
#A21806 is a dark saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #A21806
- fef2f0
- fdcac3
- fba296
- fa7968
- f8513b
- f6290e
- ce1f07
- a01806
- 731104
- 460a03
- 190401
Color schemes using #A21806
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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#A21806 FAQ
What color is #A21806?
#A21806 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 93% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A21806?
#A21806 is rgb(162, 24, 6) in RGB, hsl(7, 93%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 96%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A21806?
White text on this background reaches 7.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.67:1.
What colors go well with #A21806?
Its direct complement is #0690A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06A266 and #0642A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.