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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A97170 — Caramel
#A97170 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #A97170
- f9f6f5
- e8d8d8
- d6bbbb
- c49e9d
- b38180
- a16463
- 855150
- 683f3e
- 4b2d2d
- 2d1b1b
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #A97170
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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#A97170 FAQ
What color is #A97170?
#A97170 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A97170?
#A97170 is rgb(169, 113, 112) in RGB, hsl(1, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A97170?
White text on this background reaches 3.97:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.28:1.
What colors go well with #A97170?
Its direct complement is #70A8A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70A98D and #708BA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.