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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5261E — Auburn
#B5261E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #B5261E
- fdf2f2
- f6ccc9
- f0a5a1
- e97e79
- e35850
- dc3128
- b7261e
- 8f1d17
- 671511
- 3e0d0a
- 160404
Color schemes using #B5261E
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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#B5261E FAQ
What color is #B5261E?
#B5261E is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 72% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B5261E?
#B5261E is rgb(181, 38, 30) in RGB, hsl(3, 72%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 83%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5261E?
White text on this background reaches 6.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.26:1.
What colors go well with #B5261E?
Its direct complement is #1DACB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DB470 and #1D61B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.