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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3525E — Caramel
#A3525E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #A3525E
- faf5f6
- ead6d9
- dab6bc
- cb979f
- bb7882
- ab5965
- 8e4752
- 6f3840
- 4f282e
- 30181c
- 11090a
Color schemes using #A3525E
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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#A3525E FAQ
What color is #A3525E?
#A3525E is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 33% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A3525E?
#A3525E is rgb(163, 82, 94) in RGB, hsl(351, 33%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 42%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3525E?
White text on this background reaches 5.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.93:1.
What colors go well with #A3525E?
Its direct complement is #52A397. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52A36E and #5287A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.