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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A53122 — Auburn
#A53122 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #A53122
- fcf3f2
- f4d0cb
- ecada4
- e4897d
- dc6657
- d54330
- b13524
- 8a291c
- 631d14
- 3c120c
- 150604
Color schemes using #A53122
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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#A53122 FAQ
What color is #A53122?
#A53122 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 66% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A53122?
#A53122 is rgb(165, 49, 34) in RGB, hsl(7, 66%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 79%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A53122?
White text on this background reaches 6.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.06:1.
What colors go well with #A53122?
Its direct complement is #2296A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #22A573 and #2254A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.