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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA6B42 — Caramel
#AA6B42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #AA6B42
- fbf7f4
- eeddd2
- e0c4b0
- d3aa8f
- c6916d
- b9774b
- 99613c
- 784c2f
- 563621
- 342114
- 120c07
Color schemes using #AA6B42
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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#AA6B42 FAQ
What color is #AA6B42?
#AA6B42 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 44% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA6B42?
#AA6B42 is rgb(170, 107, 66) in RGB, hsl(24, 44%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 61%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA6B42?
White text on this background reaches 4.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.89:1.
What colors go well with #AA6B42?
Its direct complement is #4280A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42A99F and #424CA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.