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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD301A — Auburn
#AD301A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #AD301A
- fdf3f2
- f7d0c9
- f1aca0
- eb8977
- e5654e
- df4126
- b9331c
- 912816
- 681d10
- 3f1109
- 160603
Color schemes using #AD301A
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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#AD301A FAQ
What color is #AD301A?
#AD301A is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 74% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD301A?
#AD301A is rgb(173, 48, 26) in RGB, hsl(9, 74%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 85%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD301A?
White text on this background reaches 6.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.21:1.
What colors go well with #AD301A?
Its direct complement is #1A97AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1AAD7A and #1A4DAD gives you contrast without the vibration.