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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A7442 — Caramel
#8A7442 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 #8A7442
- faf8f5
- ebe4d5
- dcd0b5
- ccbc96
- bda876
- ae9456
- 907a45
- 705f36
- 514427
- 312918
- 110f08
Color schemes using #8A7442
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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#8A7442 FAQ
What color is #8A7442?
#8A7442 is a shade of caramel in the brown family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A7442?
#8A7442 is rgb(138, 116, 66) in RGB, hsl(42, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A7442?
White text on this background reaches 4.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.66:1.
What colors go well with #8A7442?
Its direct complement is #42588A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #427B8A and #51428A gives you contrast without the vibration.