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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A93A29 — Auburn
#A93A29 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #A93A29
- fcf4f3
- f3d2cd
- eab0a7
- e18e81
- d76c5c
- ce4a36
- ac3b2a
- 862e20
- 602117
- 3a140e
- 150705
Color schemes using #A93A29
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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#A93A29 FAQ
What color is #A93A29?
#A93A29 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 61% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A93A29?
#A93A29 is rgb(169, 58, 41) in RGB, hsl(8, 61%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 76%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A93A29?
White text on this background reaches 6.32:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.32:1.
What colors go well with #A93A29?
Its direct complement is #2997A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29A87A and #2958A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.