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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#82714A — Caramel
#82714A is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 42° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #82714A
- f9f8f5
- e8e3d7
- d7ceba
- c6b99c
- b5a47e
- a49060
- 87764e
- 6a5c3d
- 4c422c
- 2e281a
- 100e09
Color schemes using #82714A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#82714A FAQ
What color is #82714A?
#82714A is a shade of caramel in the brown family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 27% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #82714A?
#82714A is rgb(130, 113, 74) in RGB, hsl(42, 27%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 43%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #82714A?
White text on this background reaches 4.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.41:1.
What colors go well with #82714A?
Its direct complement is #4A5B82. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4A7782 and #554A82 gives you contrast without the vibration.