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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9D684D — Caramel
#9D684D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #9D684D
- faf6f5
- eadcd5
- dbc2b6
- cca896
- bc8e77
- ad7458
- 8f5f46
- 6f4a37
- 503527
- 312018
- 110b08
Color schemes using #9D684D
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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#9D684D FAQ
What color is #9D684D?
#9D684D is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 34% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9D684D?
#9D684D is rgb(157, 104, 77) in RGB, hsl(20, 34%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 51%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9D684D?
White text on this background reaches 4.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.52:1.
What colors go well with #9D684D?
Its direct complement is #4D839D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D9D90 and #4D5B9D gives you contrast without the vibration.