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#9C272A — Auburn
#9C272A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #9C272A
- fcf3f3
- f3cdce
- e9a8aa
- e08285
- d65d61
- cd373c
- ab2b2f
- 852125
- 5f181a
- 3a0e10
- 140506
Color schemes using #9C272A
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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#9C272A FAQ
What color is #9C272A?
#9C272A is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 60% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C272A?
#9C272A is rgb(156, 39, 42) in RGB, hsl(358, 60%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 73%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C272A?
White text on this background reaches 7.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.74:1.
What colors go well with #9C272A?
Its direct complement is #279B97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #279B5D and #27659B gives you contrast without the vibration.