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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A85D73 — Caramel
#A85D73 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #A85D73
- faf5f6
- e9d7dc
- d9b8c2
- c89aa8
- b87b8d
- a85d73
- 8b4b5e
- 6c3a49
- 4e2a35
- 2f1920
- 11090b
Color schemes using #A85D73
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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#A85D73 FAQ
What color is #A85D73?
#A85D73 is a shade of caramel in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 30% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A85D73?
#A85D73 is rgb(168, 93, 115) in RGB, hsl(342, 30%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 32%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A85D73?
White text on this background reaches 4.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.48:1.
What colors go well with #A85D73?
Its direct complement is #5DA891. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DA86C and #5D99A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.