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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B82B28 — Auburn
#B82B28 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #B82B28
- fcf3f2
- f4cdcc
- eba7a6
- e3817f
- da5b59
- d23532
- af2926
- 88201e
- 621715
- 3b0e0d
- 150505
Color schemes using #B82B28
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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#B82B28 FAQ
What color is #B82B28?
#B82B28 is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 64% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B82B28?
#B82B28 is rgb(184, 43, 40) in RGB, hsl(1, 64%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 77%, 78%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B82B28?
White text on this background reaches 6.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.41:1.
What colors go well with #B82B28?
Its direct complement is #28B6B8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28B873 and #286EB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.