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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB7569 — Caramel
#AB7569 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #AB7569
- f9f6f5
- e9dad7
- d8bfb9
- c7a39b
- b6887d
- a56c5f
- 88584d
- 6a443c
- 4c312b
- 2e1e1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #AB7569
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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#AB7569 FAQ
What color is #AB7569?
#AB7569 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 28% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB7569?
#AB7569 is rgb(171, 117, 105) in RGB, hsl(11, 28%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 39%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB7569?
White text on this background reaches 3.83:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.48:1.
What colors go well with #AB7569?
Its direct complement is #699FAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69AB96 and #697EAB gives you contrast without the vibration.