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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9250E — Auburn
#B9250E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #B9250E
- fef3f1
- fbccc5
- f7a699
- f4806e
- f15a42
- ee3317
- c6270f
- 9b1f0c
- 6f1608
- 430d05
- 180502
Color schemes using #B9250E
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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#B9250E FAQ
What color is #B9250E?
#B9250E is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 86% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9250E?
#B9250E is rgb(185, 37, 14) in RGB, hsl(8, 86%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 92%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9250E?
White text on this background reaches 6.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.33:1.
What colors go well with #B9250E?
Its direct complement is #0EA2B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EB97A and #0E4DB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.