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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A7D42 — Caramel
#8A7D42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #8A7D42
- faf9f5
- ebe7d5
- dcd5b5
- ccc296
- bdb076
- ae9e56
- 908245
- 706636
- 514927
- 312c18
- 111008
Color schemes using #8A7D42
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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#8A7D42 FAQ
What color is #8A7D42?
#8A7D42 is a shade of caramel in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A7D42?
#8A7D42 is rgb(138, 125, 66) in RGB, hsl(49, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A7D42?
White text on this background reaches 4.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.09:1.
What colors go well with #8A7D42?
Its direct complement is #424F8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42738A and #59428A gives you contrast without the vibration.