#D8A394 Hex Color
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Auburn Wave is a dusty, unsaturated red with a warm, mellow character. This muted tone provides a gentle background that avoids the intensity of primary reds, making it a sophisticated choice for UI interfaces. Use it as a base color alongside deep charcoals to ground the palette. The hex code for this soft shade is #d8a394, which maintains readable contrast with black text.
About Auburn Wave
Terracotta left out in the rain
What does auburn wave mean?
A muted clay red like this commonly reads as earthen and handmade. The high lightness and low saturation keep it relaxed and unpushy.
Where you see auburn wave
- unfired clay pots
- dried rose petals
- sun-baked adobe walls
- dusty pink sweatshirts
- terracotta roof tiles faded by weather
- blush matte lipstick
What it works for
This color works well as a warm neutral in palettes that need softness without going beige or pink.
What colors go with auburn wave?
Sage Green #9caf88The gray in both colors makes this pairing feel faded and gentle.Charcoal #36454fDeep charcoal gives the pale clay enough weight to hold its own.Cream #fffdd0Cream warms up the red without crowding its dusty character.Dusty Teal #4c9085Teal sits opposite red on the wheel, so the contrast stays balanced.Dusty Lavender #ac86a8Two muted pastels side by side read as soft and considered.
Questions about Auburn Wave
What is the hex code for Auburn Wave?
Auburn Wave is #d8a394. In RGB that is rgb(216, 163, 148), in HSL hsl(13, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 15%.
Is #d8a394 a warm or cool color?
Auburn Wave is distinctly warm, carrying subtle red and orange undertones that give it a mellow, inviting character. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the visual aggression of pure red, making it feel closer to a muted terracotta or a dusty sunset pink.
Is Auburn Wave readable on white or black?
Auburn Wave has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.