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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A65A1C — Rust
#A65A1C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #A65A1C
- fdf7f2
- f6deca
- efc5a2
- e8ab7a
- e29251
- db7929
- b6631f
- 8e4d18
- 663711
- 3e220b
- 160c04
Color schemes using #A65A1C
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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#A65A1C FAQ
What color is #A65A1C?
#A65A1C is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 71% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A65A1C?
#A65A1C is rgb(166, 90, 28) in RGB, hsl(27, 71%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 83%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A65A1C?
White text on this background reaches 5.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.1:1.
What colors go well with #A65A1C?
Its direct complement is #1C68A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CA69F and #1C23A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.