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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE5B37 — Caramel
#AE5B37 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #AE5B37
- fbf6f3
- f0d9d0
- e5bdac
- daa188
- ce8465
- c36841
- a25433
- 7e4228
- 5b2f1d
- 371d11
- 130a06
Color schemes using #AE5B37
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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#AE5B37 FAQ
What color is #AE5B37?
#AE5B37 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE5B37?
#AE5B37 is rgb(174, 91, 55) in RGB, hsl(18, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE5B37?
White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #AE5B37?
Its direct complement is #378BAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37AE97 and #374FAE gives you contrast without the vibration.