A complete guide to the color Auburn

Auburn is a mid-tone warm red tone (#A52A2A) suited to furniture catalogs, interior styling, and lifestyle photography. Explore conversions, similar swatches, and palette combinations below.

Auburn
#A52A2A

What color is auburn?

Auburn is defined by hex #A52A2A, RGB (165, 42, 42), and HSL (0°, 59% saturation, 41% lightness). Designers use these values to match fabrics, finishes, and digital renders across studio shoots and e-commerce assets.

Similar colors

Harmonious pairings

Auburn

#A52A2A

Juniper

#5B7C7D

Auburn

#A52A2A

Agave

#627E7A

Auburn

#A52A2A

Winter

#E5EBEA

Auburn

#A52A2A

Anthracite

#293133

Clashing hues

Auburn

#A52A2A

Aquarius

#5D9B9B

Auburn

#A52A2A

Teal

#008080

Auburn

#A52A2A

Dark Cyan

#008B8B

Auburn

#A52A2A

Cyan

#00FFFF

Color variations

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Color palettes

Monochromatic
Complementary
Analogous
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Tetradic

Color conversions

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CIE-LAB
iOS - SwiftUI
iOS - UIKit
Android - Compose

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about hex codes, pairings, and catalog use.

What is the hex code for Auburn?
The hex code for Auburn is #A52A2A.
What are the RGB values for Auburn?
Auburn in RGB is 165, 42, 42.
What colors go well with Auburn?
Harmonious pairings for Auburn include Juniper, Agave, Winter, Anthracite. Use these accents for upholstery, decor, and catalog styling.
How is Auburn used in furniture and product photography?
Auburn works well for backgrounds, accent props, and brand-consistent catalog shots. Match swatches to real materials and use similar colors for cohesive lifestyle scenes.