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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#976D63 — Caramel
#976D63 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #976D63
- f9f6f6
- e6dcd9
- d4c2bd
- c1a7a1
- af8d84
- 9c7268
- 815d54
- 654942
- 48342f
- 2c201d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #976D63
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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#976D63 FAQ
What color is #976D63?
#976D63 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #976D63?
#976D63 is rgb(151, 109, 99) in RGB, hsl(12, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 34%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976D63?
White text on this background reaches 4.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.68:1.
What colors go well with #976D63?
Its direct complement is #638D97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #639787 and #637297 gives you contrast without the vibration.