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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B93D2D — Rust
#B93D2D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #B93D2D
- fcf4f3
- f3d1cd
- eaafa7
- e18c81
- d76a5c
- ce4836
- ac392a
- 862c20
- 602017
- 3a130e
- 150705
Color schemes using #B93D2D
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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#B93D2D FAQ
What color is #B93D2D?
#B93D2D is a shade of rust in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 61% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B93D2D?
#B93D2D is rgb(185, 61, 45) in RGB, hsl(7, 61%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 67%, 76%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B93D2D?
White text on this background reaches 5.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.77:1.
What colors go well with #B93D2D?
Its direct complement is #2DA8B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DB983 and #2D62B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.