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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A61C23 — Ruby
#A61C23 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #A61C23
- fdf2f2
- f6cacc
- efa2a6
- e87a7f
- e25159
- db2932
- b61f26
- 8e181e
- 661116
- 3e0b0d
- 160405
Color schemes using #A61C23
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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#A61C23 FAQ
What color is #A61C23?
#A61C23 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 71% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A61C23?
#A61C23 is rgb(166, 28, 35) in RGB, hsl(357, 71%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 79%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A61C23?
White text on this background reaches 7.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.81:1.
What colors go well with #A61C23?
Its direct complement is #1CA69F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CA65A and #1C68A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.