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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#971A39 — Auburn
#971A39 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 345° 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 #971A39
- fdf2f5
- f6cad5
- efa2b5
- e87a95
- e25175
- db2956
- b61f45
- 8e1836
- 661126
- 3e0b17
- 160408
Color schemes using #971A39
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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#971A39 FAQ
What color is #971A39?
#971A39 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 345 degrees, 71% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #971A39?
#971A39 is rgb(151, 26, 57) in RGB, hsl(345, 71%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 62%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #971A39?
White text on this background reaches 8.32:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #971A39?
Its direct complement is #1A9979. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A993A and #1A7999 gives you contrast without the vibration.