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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9A5B60 — Caramel
#9A5B60 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #9A5B60
- f9f5f6
- e8d8d9
- d7babd
- c59da0
- b47f84
- a36267
- 864f53
- 693e41
- 4b2c2f
- 2e1b1c
- 10090a
Color schemes using #9A5B60
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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#9A5B60 FAQ
What color is #9A5B60?
#9A5B60 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 26% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9A5B60?
#9A5B60 is rgb(154, 91, 96) in RGB, hsl(355, 26%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 38%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A5B60?
White text on this background reaches 5.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.04:1.
What colors go well with #9A5B60?
Its direct complement is #5B9A95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5B9A75 and #5B809A gives you contrast without the vibration.