Auburn Color – #712f2c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Auburn color hex code is #712f2c, and it is composed of 44% red, 18% green and 17% blue.
Auburn is a dark, bright, and warm color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.79:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Auburn color (#712f2c) against light backgrounds.

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Auburn Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Auburn, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #712f2c |
| RGB | rgb(113,47,44) |
| HSL | hsl(3,43.9%,30.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 58, 61, 56 |
| HSV | 3, 61, 44 |
| RGB % | 44, 18, 17 |
| XYZ | 8.3, 5.7, 3.1 |
| LAB | 28.6, 29.4, 15.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Vivid Auburn
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Hushed Auburn
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Fresh Auburn
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Auburn Wave
#712f2c

Auburn
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Auburn Glaze
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Auburn Lights
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Arresting Auburn









