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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#976B63 — Caramel
#976B63 is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 9° 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 #976B63
- f9f6f6
- e6dbd9
- d4c0bd
- c1a5a1
- af8b84
- 9c7068
- 815b54
- 654742
- 48332f
- 2c1f1d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #976B63
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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#976B63 FAQ
What color is #976B63?
#976B63 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #976B63?
#976B63 is rgb(151, 107, 99) in RGB, hsl(9, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 34%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976B63?
White text on this background reaches 4.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.6:1.
What colors go well with #976B63?
Its direct complement is #638F97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #639785 and #637597 gives you contrast without the vibration.