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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE293F — Auburn
#AE293F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #AE293F
- fcf3f4
- f3cdd3
- eaa7b2
- e18191
- d85b70
- d0354e
- ad293f
- 872031
- 611723
- 3b0e15
- 150507
Color schemes using #AE293F
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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#AE293F FAQ
What color is #AE293F?
#AE293F is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE293F?
#AE293F is rgb(174, 41, 63) in RGB, hsl(350, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 64%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE293F?
White text on this background reaches 6.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #AE293F?
Its direct complement is #29AE97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29AE55 and #2981AE gives you contrast without the vibration.