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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0736E — Caramel
#A0736E is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 6° 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 #A0736E
- f9f6f6
- e6dbd9
- d4bfbd
- c1a4a1
- af8884
- 9c6d68
- 815954
- 654542
- 48322f
- 2c1e1d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #A0736E
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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#A0736E FAQ
What color is #A0736E?
#A0736E is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 21% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0736E?
#A0736E is rgb(160, 115, 110) in RGB, hsl(6, 21%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0736E?
White text on this background reaches 4.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.17:1.
What colors go well with #A0736E?
Its direct complement is #6E9BA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6EA08C and #6E82A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.