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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE6F37 — Copper
#AE6F37 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #AE6F37
- fbf7f3
- f0dfd0
- e5c7ac
- daae88
- ce9665
- c37e41
- a26733
- 7e5028
- 5b3a1d
- 372311
- 130c06
Color schemes using #AE6F37
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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#AE6F37 FAQ
What color is #AE6F37?
#AE6F37 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE6F37?
#AE6F37 is rgb(174, 111, 55) in RGB, hsl(28, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 36%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE6F37?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.13:1.
What colors go well with #AE6F37?
Its direct complement is #3777AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37AEAA and #373BAE gives you contrast without the vibration.