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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA775A — Caramel
#AA775A is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #AA775A
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- dac4b7
- caaa98
- ba9179
- aa775a
- 8d6148
- 6e4c39
- 4f3729
- 302119
- 110c09
Color schemes using #AA775A
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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#AA775A FAQ
What color is #AA775A?
#AA775A is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 32% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA775A?
#AA775A is rgb(170, 119, 90) in RGB, hsl(22, 32%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 47%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA775A?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #AA775A?
Its direct complement is #5A8DAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5AAA9F and #5A65AA gives you contrast without the vibration.