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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A1722B — Copper
#A1722B 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 #A1722B
- fcf8f3
- f2e3ce
- e8cfa9
- deba84
- d4a55f
- cb913a
- a8772d
- 835d23
- 5e4319
- 39280f
- 140e05
Color schemes using #A1722B
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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#A1722B FAQ
What color is #A1722B?
#A1722B is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 58% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A1722B?
#A1722B is rgb(161, 114, 43) in RGB, hsl(36, 58%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 73%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A1722B?
White text on this background reaches 4.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.96:1.
What colors go well with #A1722B?
Its direct complement is #2B5AA1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B95A1 and #372BA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.