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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB6C4F — Caramel
#AB6C4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #AB6C4F
- faf6f5
- ebdcd4
- ddc1b4
- cea694
- bf8c74
- b07154
- 925c43
- 724834
- 523426
- 321f17
- 110b08
Color schemes using #AB6C4F
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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#AB6C4F FAQ
What color is #AB6C4F?
#AB6C4F is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB6C4F?
#AB6C4F is rgb(171, 108, 79) in RGB, hsl(19, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB6C4F?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.
What colors go well with #AB6C4F?
Its direct complement is #4F8EAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4FAB9A and #4F60AB gives you contrast without the vibration.