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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4233B — Auburn
#A4233B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 349° 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 #A4233B
- fcf2f4
- f4ccd3
- eca5b2
- e47e91
- db5870
- d3314f
- b0253f
- 891d31
- 621523
- 3c0d15
- 150408
Color schemes using #A4233B
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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#A4233B FAQ
What color is #A4233B?
#A4233B is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 349 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A4233B?
#A4233B is rgb(164, 35, 59) in RGB, hsl(349, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 64%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4233B?
White text on this background reaches 7.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.88:1.
What colors go well with #A4233B?
Its direct complement is #23A48C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23A44C and #237BA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.