#A52A2A Hex Code
Color Name: Auburn
What is hex #A52A2A Color?
The color name of hex code #A52A2A is Auburn. The RGB values are (165, 42, 42) which means it is composed of
66% red, 17% green and 17% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:75 Y:75 K:35. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A52A2A has a hue of 0°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 65%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A52A2A Color Codes
| Color Name | Auburn |
| RGB Values | (165, 42, 42) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 75%, 75%, 35%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 75%, 65%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #993333 |
| Inverse Color | #5AD5D5 [Medium Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7627 C |
| Closest RAL | 3000 [Flame red] |
| Complementary Color | #2AA5A5 [Light Sea Green] |
| #A52A2A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #535353 |
| Desaturated | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4F4F4F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #888888 |
Hex #A52A2A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A52A2A is #2AA5A5 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A52A2A color is offered by #2AA5A5. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A52A2A are #A5682A and #A52A68, called Dark Gold and Amaranth Deep Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A52A2A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A52A2A are #2AA568 (Green (Crayola)) and #2A68A5 (Lapis Lazuli). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#A52A2A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2AA52A (Wageningen Green) and #2A2AA5 (Blue (Pigment)) along with #A52A2A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A52A2A has #2AA52A (Wageningen Green), #2AA5A5 (Light Sea Green) and #A52AA5 (Byzantine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A52A2A contains #68A52A (Green (RYB)), #2AA5A5 (Light Sea Green) and #682AA5 (Grape). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #A52A2A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A52A2A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A52A2A Color
Tints
B75555- C06A6A
- C97F7F
- D29595
- DBAAAA
- E4BFBF
- EDD4D4
- F6EAEA
Tones
- 9E3B3B
- 9A4444
- 964C4C
- 935555
- 8F5E5E
- 8B6666
- 876F6F
- 847777
Shades
- 842222
- 741D1D
- 631919
- 531515
- 421111
- 320D0D
- 210808
- 110404
#A52A2A Color Patterns
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#A52A2A Gingham Checks
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#A52A2A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A52A2A Polka Dots Pattern
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#A52A2A Honeycomb Pattern
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#A52A2A Leaves Pattern
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#A52A2A Houndstooth Pattern
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#A52A2A Trellis Pattern
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#A52A2A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
