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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE6221 — Copper
#AE6221 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 28° 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 #AE6221
- fdf7f2
- f5decb
- eec6a3
- e6ad7c
- df9554
- d77c2d
- b36622
- 8c4f1b
- 643913
- 3d230c
- 150c04
Color schemes using #AE6221
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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#AE6221 FAQ
What color is #AE6221?
#AE6221 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 68% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE6221?
#AE6221 is rgb(174, 98, 33) in RGB, hsl(28, 68%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 81%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE6221?
White text on this background reaches 4.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.57:1.
What colors go well with #AE6221?
Its direct complement is #216DB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #21B0AB and #2126B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.