analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A90D04 — Ruby
#A90D04 is a dark saturated red sitting at 3° 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.
#a90d04
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #A90D04
- fff1f0
- fdc5c2
- fc9a95
- fb6e67
- fa4339
- f9170b
- d00f05
- a20c04
- 740903
- 470502
- 190201
Color schemes using #A90D04
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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#A90D04 FAQ
What color is #A90D04?
#A90D04 is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 95% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A90D04?
#A90D04 is rgb(169, 13, 4) in RGB, hsl(3, 95%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 92%, 98%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A90D04?
White text on this background reaches 7.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.75:1.
What colors go well with #A90D04?
Its direct complement is #04A1A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #04A95F and #044EA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.