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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8003E — Ruby
#A8003E is a dark saturated pink sitting at 338° 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 #A8003E
- fff0f5
- ffc1d8
- ff92ba
- ff639c
- ff347e
- ff0561
- d5004e
- a6003d
- 77002c
- 48001b
- 190009
Color schemes using #A8003E
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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#A8003E FAQ
What color is #A8003E?
#A8003E is a shade of ruby in the pink family. It has a hue of 338 degrees, 100% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8003E?
#A8003E is rgb(168, 0, 62) in RGB, hsl(338, 100%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 100%, 63%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8003E?
White text on this background reaches 7.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.73:1.
What colors go well with #A8003E?
Its direct complement is #00A86B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00A816 and #0092A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.