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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB795F — Caramel
#AB795F is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #AB795F
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- d9c3b8
- c9aa99
- b9907a
- a9765b
- 8c614a
- 6d4b39
- 4e3629
- 2f2119
- 110c09
Color schemes using #AB795F
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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#AB795F FAQ
What color is #AB795F?
#AB795F is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 31% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB795F?
#AB795F is rgb(171, 121, 95) in RGB, hsl(21, 31%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 44%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB795F?
White text on this background reaches 3.73:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.63:1.
What colors go well with #AB795F?
Its direct complement is #5F90AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5FAB9F and #5F6AAB gives you contrast without the vibration.