analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0401C — Rust
#A0401C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #A0401C
- fdf5f2
- f6d6ca
- efb7a2
- e8977a
- e17852
- da592b
- b54820
- 8d3819
- 652812
- 3e180b
- 160904
Color schemes using #A0401C
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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#A0401C FAQ
What color is #A0401C?
#A0401C is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 70% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A0401C?
#A0401C is rgb(160, 64, 28) in RGB, hsl(16, 70%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 83%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0401C?
White text on this background reaches 6.47:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.24:1.
What colors go well with #A0401C?
Its direct complement is #1C7DA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CA082 and #1C3BA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.