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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF291D — Auburn
#AF291D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 5° 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 #AF291D
- fdf3f2
- f6cdc9
- f0a8a1
- e98279
- e35d50
- dc3728
- b72b1e
- 8f2117
- 671811
- 3e0e0a
- 160504
Color schemes using #AF291D
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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#AF291D FAQ
What color is #AF291D?
#AF291D is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 72% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AF291D?
#AF291D is rgb(175, 41, 29) in RGB, hsl(5, 72%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 77%, 83%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF291D?
White text on this background reaches 6.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.16:1.
What colors go well with #AF291D?
Its direct complement is #1DA3AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DAF72 and #1D5AAF gives you contrast without the vibration.