Auburn is a reddish-brown color like autumn leaves or red hair. It's warm and natural, sitting between red and brown on the color wheel.
The word originally described a yellowish-white color but shifted to mean reddish-brown over time. It's most commonly used to describe hair color.
Auburn is perfect for hair and beauty brands, fall themes, and natural products. It works well in fashion and home decor. Popular for organic and earthy brand identities.
165, 42, 42
0°, 59%, 41%
0.00, 0.75, 0.75, 0.35
0.098
Color mixed with white for lighter variations
#A52A2A
20% white
#BD5850
40% white
#D28278
60% white
#E4ABA3
80% white
#F3D5D0
100% white
Color mixed with black for darker variations
#A52A2A
20% black
#8E101A
40% black
#78000A
60% black
#630000
80% black
#4F0000
100% black
Color mixed with gray for muted variations
#A52A2A
20% gray
#A2413A
40% gray
#9D534B
60% gray
#96635C
80% gray
#8D726E
100% gray
Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory
Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast
#A52A2A
#2AA5A5
Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion
#A52A67
#A52A2A
#A5682A
Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced
#A52A2A
#2AA52A
#2A2AA5
Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension
#A52A2A
#2AA568
#2A67A5
Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette
#A52A2A
#68A52A
#2AA5A5
#672AA5
Named colors from the same family
Red
#FF0000
Crimson
#DC143C
Scarlet
#FF2400
Ruby
#E0115F
Maroon
#800000
Fire Brick
#B22222
Indian Red
#CD5C5C
Light Coral
#F08080
Salmon
#FA8072
Dark Red
#8B0000
Barn Red
#7C0A02
Imperial Red
#ED2939
Chili Red
#E23D28
Cardinal
#C41E3A
Vermilion
#E34234
Candy Apple Red
#FF0800
Ferrari Red
#FF2800
Burgundy
#800020
Sangria
#92000A
Wine
#722F37
Brick Red
#CB4154
Carmine
#960018
Cerise
#DE3163
Coral Red
#FF4040
Dark Salmon
#E9967A
Light Salmon
#FFA07A
Persimmon
#EC5800
Raspberry
#E30B5C
Red Orange
#FF5349
Rose Red
#C21E56
Russet
#80461B
Tomato Red
#FF6347
Venetian Red
#C80815
Blood Red
#660000
Candy Red
#FF073A
Cherry Red
#D2042D
Mahogany
#C04000
Redwood
#A45A52
Terra Cotta
#E2725B
Rust
#B7410E
Rose Madder
#E32636
Falu Red
#801818
Alizarin Crimson
#E32636
Cadmium Red
#E30022
Cinnabar
#E34234
Persian Red
#CC3333
Rose Vale
#AB4E52