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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A53135 — Auburn
#A53135 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #A53135
- fbf3f3
- f1cfd0
- e6abad
- db878a
- d06366
- c63f43
- a43135
- 802629
- 5c1b1e
- 381112
- 140606
Color schemes using #A53135
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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#A53135 FAQ
What color is #A53135?
#A53135 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A53135?
#A53135 is rgb(165, 49, 53) in RGB, hsl(358, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 68%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A53135?
White text on this background reaches 6.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.09:1.
What colors go well with #A53135?
Its direct complement is #31A5A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31A567 and #316FA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.