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#A51D4A — Auburn
#A51D4A is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 340° 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 #A51D4A
- fdf2f6
- f6cad9
- efa2bc
- e87a9f
- e15282
- da2b65
- b52052
- 8d1940
- 65122e
- 3e0b1c
- 16040a
Color schemes using #A51D4A
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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#A51D4A FAQ
What color is #A51D4A?
#A51D4A is a shade of auburn in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 70% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A51D4A?
#A51D4A is rgb(165, 29, 74) in RGB, hsl(340, 70%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 55%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A51D4A?
White text on this background reaches 7.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.87:1.
What colors go well with #A51D4A?
Its direct complement is #1DA578. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DA534 and #1D8EA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.