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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6431C — Rust
#A6431C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #A6431C
- fdf5f2
- f6d6ca
- efb8a2
- e8997a
- e27a51
- db5c29
- b64a1f
- 8e3a18
- 662911
- 3e190b
- 160904
Color schemes using #A6431C
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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#A6431C FAQ
What color is #A6431C?
#A6431C is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 71% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A6431C?
#A6431C is rgb(166, 67, 28) in RGB, hsl(17, 71%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 83%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6431C?
White text on this background reaches 6.1:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.44:1.
What colors go well with #A6431C?
Its direct complement is #1C7FA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CA688 and #1C3AA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.