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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A22806 — Auburn
#A22806 is a dark saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #A22806
- fef3f0
- fdcfc3
- fbac96
- fa8868
- f8643b
- f6400e
- ce3207
- a02706
- 731c04
- 461103
- 190601
Color schemes using #A22806
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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#A22806 FAQ
What color is #A22806?
#A22806 is a shade of auburn in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 93% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A22806?
#A22806 is rgb(162, 40, 6) in RGB, hsl(13, 93%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 96%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A22806?
White text on this background reaches 7.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.84:1.
What colors go well with #A22806?
Its direct complement is #0680A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06A276 and #0632A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.