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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B7359 — Caramel
#9B7359 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #9B7359
- f9f7f5
- e8ded7
- d7c5ba
- c6ad9c
- b5947e
- a47b60
- 87654e
- 6a4f3d
- 4c382c
- 2e221a
- 100c09
Color schemes using #9B7359
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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#9B7359 FAQ
What color is #9B7359?
#9B7359 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 27% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9B7359?
#9B7359 is rgb(155, 115, 89) in RGB, hsl(24, 27%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 43%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B7359?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.
What colors go well with #9B7359?
Its direct complement is #59819B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #599B95 and #59609B gives you contrast without the vibration.