analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE7343 — Caramel
#AE7343 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #AE7343
- fbf7f4
- eedfd2
- e0c6b0
- d3ae8f
- c6956d
- b97d4b
- 99663c
- 784f2f
- 563921
- 342314
- 120c07
Color schemes using #AE7343
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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#AE7343 FAQ
What color is #AE7343?
#AE7343 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 44% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE7343?
#AE7343 is rgb(174, 115, 67) in RGB, hsl(27, 44%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 61%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE7343?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.33:1.
What colors go well with #AE7343?
Its direct complement is #437DAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43ADA7 and #4348AD gives you contrast without the vibration.