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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8831F — Copper
#A8831F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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 #A8831F
- fdfaf2
- f5eaca
- eedaa3
- e7ca7b
- e0ba53
- d8aa2c
- b48d21
- 8c6e1a
- 654f12
- 3d300b
- 161104
Color schemes using #A8831F
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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#A8831F FAQ
What color is #A8831F?
#A8831F is a shade of copper in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 69% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8831F?
#A8831F is rgb(168, 131, 31) in RGB, hsl(44, 69%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 82%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8831F?
White text on this background reaches 3.54:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.93:1.
What colors go well with #A8831F?
Its direct complement is #1F43A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F88A8 and #3F1FA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.