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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A03A0E — Rust
#A03A0E is a dark saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #A03A0E
- fef5f1
- fad5c6
- f6b69b
- f3976f
- ef7744
- eb5819
- c44711
- 99370d
- 6e280a
- 431806
- 170802
Color schemes using #A03A0E
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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#A03A0E FAQ
What color is #A03A0E?
#A03A0E is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 84% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A03A0E?
#A03A0E is rgb(160, 58, 14) in RGB, hsl(18, 84%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 91%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A03A0E?
White text on this background reaches 6.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.11:1.
What colors go well with #A03A0E?
Its direct complement is #0E74A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EA082 and #0E2BA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.