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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A02B0E — Auburn
#A02B0E is a dark saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #A02B0E
- fef3f1
- fad0c6
- f6ad9b
- f38a6f
- ef6644
- eb4319
- c43511
- 99290d
- 6e1e0a
- 431206
- 170602
Color schemes using #A02B0E
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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#A02B0E FAQ
What color is #A02B0E?
#A02B0E is a shade of auburn in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 84% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A02B0E?
#A02B0E is rgb(160, 43, 14) in RGB, hsl(12, 84%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 91%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A02B0E?
White text on this background reaches 7.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.85:1.
What colors go well with #A02B0E?
Its direct complement is #0E82A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EA074 and #0E3AA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.