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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A14112 — Rust
#A14112 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #A14112
- fdf5f1
- f9d8c7
- f4ba9d
- ef9c73
- eb7e48
- e6611e
- c04e15
- 963d11
- 6b2c0c
- 411b07
- 170903
Color schemes using #A14112
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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#A14112 FAQ
What color is #A14112?
#A14112 is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 80% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A14112?
#A14112 is rgb(161, 65, 18) in RGB, hsl(20, 80%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 89%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A14112?
White text on this background reaches 6.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.28:1.
What colors go well with #A14112?
Its direct complement is #1271A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #12A189 and #122AA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.