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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF3138 — Auburn
#AF3138 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #AF3138
- fcf3f3
- f1ced0
- e7aaad
- dd858a
- d26166
- c83c43
- a62f35
- 822529
- 5d1a1e
- 381012
- 140606
Color schemes using #AF3138
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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#AF3138 FAQ
What color is #AF3138?
#AF3138 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 56% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF3138?
#AF3138 is rgb(175, 49, 56) in RGB, hsl(357, 56%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 68%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF3138?
White text on this background reaches 6.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.32:1.
What colors go well with #AF3138?
Its direct complement is #31AFA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31AF6A and #3176AF gives you contrast without the vibration.