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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A55D22 — Copper
#A55D22 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #A55D22
- fcf7f2
- f4decb
- ecc5a4
- e4ac7d
- dc9357
- d57a30
- b16424
- 8a4e1c
- 633814
- 3c220c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #A55D22
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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#A55D22 FAQ
What color is #A55D22?
#A55D22 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 66% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A55D22?
#A55D22 is rgb(165, 93, 34) in RGB, hsl(27, 66%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 79%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A55D22?
White text on this background reaches 5.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.19:1.
What colors go well with #A55D22?
Its direct complement is #226AA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #22A59F and #2228A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.