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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A12E2D — Auburn
#A12E2D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #A12E2D
- fcf3f3
- f1cfce
- e7abaa
- dd8785
- d26361
- c83e3c
- a6312f
- 822625
- 5d1b1a
- 381110
- 140606
Color schemes using #A12E2D
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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#A12E2D FAQ
What color is #A12E2D?
#A12E2D is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 56% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A12E2D?
#A12E2D is rgb(161, 46, 45) in RGB, hsl(1, 56%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 72%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A12E2D?
White text on this background reaches 7.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.94:1.
What colors go well with #A12E2D?
Its direct complement is #2D9D9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D9F68 and #2D649F gives you contrast without the vibration.