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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA2C52 — Auburn
#AA2C52 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #AA2C52
- fcf3f6
- f2ced9
- e9a8bc
- df839f
- d55e82
- cc3865
- a92c51
- 842240
- 5f182e
- 3a0f1c
- 14050a
Color schemes using #AA2C52
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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#AA2C52 FAQ
What color is #AA2C52?
#AA2C52 is a shade of auburn in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA2C52?
#AA2C52 is rgb(170, 44, 82) in RGB, hsl(342, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 52%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA2C52?
White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #AA2C52?
Its direct complement is #2CAA84. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CAA45 and #2C91AA gives you contrast without the vibration.