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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#952D39 — Auburn
#952D39 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #952D39
- fbf3f4
- f1cfd3
- e6abb2
- db8791
- d0636f
- c63f4e
- a4313e
- 802631
- 5c1b23
- 381115
- 140607
Color schemes using #952D39
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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#952D39 FAQ
What color is #952D39?
#952D39 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 54% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #952D39?
#952D39 is rgb(149, 45, 57) in RGB, hsl(353, 54%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 62%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #952D39?
White text on this background reaches 7.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #952D39?
Its direct complement is #2D9589. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D9555 and #2D6D95 gives you contrast without the vibration.