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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD6A43 — Caramel
#AD6A43 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 #AD6A43
- fbf6f4
- eedcd2
- e0c2b0
- d3a88f
- c68e6d
- b9734b
- 995e3c
- 78492f
- 563521
- 342014
- 120b07
Color schemes using #AD6A43
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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#AD6A43 FAQ
What color is #AD6A43?
#AD6A43 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 44% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AD6A43?
#AD6A43 is rgb(173, 106, 67) in RGB, hsl(22, 44%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 61%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD6A43?
White text on this background reaches 4.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.92:1.
What colors go well with #AD6A43?
Its direct complement is #4386AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43AD9F and #4351AD gives you contrast without the vibration.