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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2722A — Copper
#A2722A 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 #A2722A
- fcf8f3
- f2e4ce
- e9cfa8
- dfba83
- d5a55e
- cc9138
- a9772c
- 845d22
- 5f4318
- 3a280f
- 140e05
Color schemes using #A2722A
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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#A2722A FAQ
What color is #A2722A?
#A2722A is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 59% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2722A?
#A2722A is rgb(162, 114, 42) in RGB, hsl(36, 59%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 74%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2722A?
White text on this background reaches 4.22:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.98:1.
What colors go well with #A2722A?
Its direct complement is #2A5AA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A96A2 and #362AA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.