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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A42350 — Auburn
#A42350 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 339° 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 #A42350
- fcf2f6
- f4ccda
- eca5be
- e47ea2
- db5886
- d3316a
- b02556
- 891d43
- 621530
- 3c0d1d
- 15040a
Color schemes using #A42350
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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#A42350 FAQ
What color is #A42350?
#A42350 is a shade of auburn in the pink family. It has a hue of 339 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A42350?
#A42350 is rgb(164, 35, 80) in RGB, hsl(339, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 51%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A42350?
White text on this background reaches 7.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #A42350?
Its direct complement is #23A477. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23A436 and #2391A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.