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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A42B32 — Auburn
#A42B32 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #A42B32
- fcf3f3
- f2ced0
- e8a9ac
- de8488
- d45f65
- cb3a41
- a82d33
- 832328
- 5e191d
- 390f11
- 140506
Color schemes using #A42B32
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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#A42B32 FAQ
What color is #A42B32?
#A42B32 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 58% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A42B32?
#A42B32 is rgb(164, 43, 50) in RGB, hsl(357, 58%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 70%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A42B32?
White text on this background reaches 7.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.97:1.
What colors go well with #A42B32?
Its direct complement is #2CA59F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CA562 and #2C6FA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.