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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE2929 — Auburn
#AE2929 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #AE2929
- fcf3f3
- f3cdcd
- eaa7a7
- e18181
- d85b5b
- d03535
- ad2929
- 872020
- 611717
- 3b0e0e
- 150505
Color schemes using #AE2929
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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#AE2929 FAQ
What color is #AE2929?
#AE2929 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE2929?
#AE2929 is rgb(174, 41, 41) in RGB, hsl(0, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 76%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE2929?
White text on this background reaches 6.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.15:1.
What colors go well with #AE2929?
Its direct complement is #29AEAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29AE6B and #296BAE gives you contrast without the vibration.