analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A28B39 — Copper
#A28B39 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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.
#a28b39
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #A28B39
- fbf9f4
- efe8d1
- e3d7ae
- d6c68c
- cab569
- bea446
- 9e8837
- 7b6a2b
- 584c1f
- 362e13
- 131007
Color schemes using #A28B39
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.
Nearby colors
#A28B39 FAQ
What color is #A28B39?
#A28B39 is a shade of copper in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A28B39?
#A28B39 is rgb(162, 139, 57) in RGB, hsl(47, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 65%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A28B39?
White text on this background reaches 3.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.29:1.
What colors go well with #A28B39?
Its direct complement is #3950A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3984A2 and #5739A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.