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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8D2C16 — Auburn
#8D2C16 is a dark saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #8D2C16
- fdf4f2
- f7d2c9
- f0afa1
- ea8d78
- e46b4f
- dd4827
- b8391d
- 902d16
- 672010
- 3f130a
- 160703
Color schemes using #8D2C16
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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#8D2C16 FAQ
What color is #8D2C16?
#8D2C16 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 73% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8D2C16?
#8D2C16 is rgb(141, 44, 22) in RGB, hsl(11, 73%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 84%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D2C16?
White text on this background reaches 8.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.5:1.
What colors go well with #8D2C16?
Its direct complement is #16778D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #168D67 and #163C8D gives you contrast without the vibration.