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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A72D0C — Auburn
#A72D0C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #A72D0C
- fef4f1
- fbd1c5
- f8ae99
- f58b6d
- f26741
- ef4415
- c7360e
- 9b2a0b
- 701e08
- 441205
- 180602
Color schemes using #A72D0C
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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#A72D0C FAQ
What color is #A72D0C?
#A72D0C is a shade of auburn in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 87% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A72D0C?
#A72D0C is rgb(167, 45, 12) in RGB, hsl(13, 87%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A72D0C?
White text on this background reaches 6.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.02:1.
What colors go well with #A72D0C?
Its direct complement is #0C85A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0CA77B and #0C38A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.