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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E7146 — Caramel
#8E7146 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 36° 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 #8E7146
- faf8f5
- eae2d5
- dbccb6
- ccb696
- bca077
- ad8b58
- 8f7246
- 6f5937
- 504027
- 312718
- 110e08
Color schemes using #8E7146
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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#8E7146 FAQ
What color is #8E7146?
#8E7146 is a shade of caramel in the brown family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 34% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E7146?
#8E7146 is rgb(142, 113, 70) in RGB, hsl(36, 34%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 51%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E7146?
White text on this background reaches 4.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.6:1.
What colors go well with #8E7146?
Its direct complement is #476490. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #478890 and #4E4790 gives you contrast without the vibration.