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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A6747 — Caramel
#8A6747 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 29° 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 #8A6747
- faf7f5
- eae0d6
- dac8b7
- cab098
- ba9879
- aa815a
- 8d6948
- 6e5239
- 4f3b29
- 302419
- 110d09
Color schemes using #8A6747
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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#8A6747 FAQ
What color is #8A6747?
#8A6747 is a shade of caramel in the brown family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A6747?
#8A6747 is rgb(138, 103, 71) in RGB, hsl(29, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 49%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A6747?
White text on this background reaches 5.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.11:1.
What colors go well with #8A6747?
Its direct complement is #476A8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #478A89 and #47488A gives you contrast without the vibration.