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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F7538 — Copper
#9F7538 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #9F7538
- fbf8f4
- efe3d1
- e3ceae
- d6b88c
- caa369
- be8e46
- 9e7537
- 7b5b2b
- 58411f
- 362813
- 130e07
Color schemes using #9F7538
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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#9F7538 FAQ
What color is #9F7538?
#9F7538 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 48% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F7538?
#9F7538 is rgb(159, 117, 56) in RGB, hsl(36, 48%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 65%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F7538?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.08:1.
What colors go well with #9F7538?
Its direct complement is #38619F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38949F and #42389F gives you contrast without the vibration.