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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B02126 — Auburn
#B02126 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #B02126
- fdf2f2
- f5cbcc
- eea3a6
- e67c7f
- df5459
- d72d33
- b32227
- 8c1b1e
- 641316
- 3d0c0d
- 150405
Color schemes using #B02126
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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#B02126 FAQ
What color is #B02126?
#B02126 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 68% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B02126?
#B02126 is rgb(176, 33, 38) in RGB, hsl(358, 68%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 78%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B02126?
White text on this background reaches 6.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.09:1.
What colors go well with #B02126?
Its direct complement is #21B0AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #21B064 and #216DB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.