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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A40906 — Ruby
#A40906 is a dark saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #A40906
- fef0f0
- fdc4c3
- fb9796
- fa6b68
- f83e3b
- f6120e
- ce0b07
- a00806
- 730604
- 460403
- 190101
Color schemes using #A40906
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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#A40906 FAQ
What color is #A40906?
#A40906 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 93% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A40906?
#A40906 is rgb(164, 9, 6) in RGB, hsl(1, 93%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 95%, 96%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A40906?
White text on this background reaches 8.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.62:1.
What colors go well with #A40906?
Its direct complement is #06A0A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06A257 and #0652A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.