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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD6405 — Burnt Orange
#AD6405 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #AD6405
- fff8f0
- fde4c3
- fccf95
- fabb68
- f9a63a
- f8920d
- cf7806
- a15e05
- 744304
- 462902
- 190e01
Color schemes using #AD6405
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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#AD6405 FAQ
What color is #AD6405?
#AD6405 is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 94% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD6405?
#AD6405 is rgb(173, 100, 5) in RGB, hsl(34, 94%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 97%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD6405?
White text on this background reaches 4.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.6:1.
What colors go well with #AD6405?
Its direct complement is #054EAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05A2AD and #1105AD gives you contrast without the vibration.