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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA083E — Ruby
#AA083E is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 340° 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 #AA083E
- fef0f5
- fcc4d6
- fa97b8
- f86a99
- f63d7b
- f4105c
- cc0a4a
- 9f073a
- 72052a
- 450319
- 180109
Color schemes using #AA083E
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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#AA083E FAQ
What color is #AA083E?
#AA083E is a shade of ruby in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 91% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AA083E?
#AA083E is rgb(170, 8, 62) in RGB, hsl(340, 91%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 95%, 64%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA083E?
White text on this background reaches 7.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.81:1.
What colors go well with #AA083E?
Its direct complement is #08AA74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #08AA23 and #088FAA gives you contrast without the vibration.