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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A27539 — Copper
#A27539 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #A27539
- fbf8f4
- efe2d1
- e3ccae
- d6b68c
- caa069
- be8a46
- 9e7137
- 7b582b
- 583f1f
- 362713
- 130e07
Color schemes using #A27539
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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#A27539 FAQ
What color is #A27539?
#A27539 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A27539?
#A27539 is rgb(162, 117, 57) in RGB, hsl(34, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 65%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A27539?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.14:1.
What colors go well with #A27539?
Its direct complement is #3967A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #399BA2 and #4039A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.