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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A53148 — Auburn
#A53148 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 348° 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 #A53148
- fbf3f5
- f1cfd6
- e6abb7
- db8798
- d06379
- c63f5a
- a43148
- 802638
- 5c1b28
- 381118
- 140609
Color schemes using #A53148
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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#A53148 FAQ
What color is #A53148?
#A53148 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A53148?
#A53148 is rgb(165, 49, 72) in RGB, hsl(348, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 56%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A53148?
White text on this background reaches 6.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #A53148?
Its direct complement is #31A58E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31A554 and #3182A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.