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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE8337 — Copper
#AE8337 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #AE8337
- fbf8f3
- f0e4d0
- e5d0ac
- dabc88
- cea865
- c39341
- a27933
- 7e5f28
- 5b441d
- 372911
- 130f06
Color schemes using #AE8337
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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#AE8337 FAQ
What color is #AE8337?
#AE8337 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE8337?
#AE8337 is rgb(174, 131, 55) in RGB, hsl(38, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE8337?
White text on this background reaches 3.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.1:1.
What colors go well with #AE8337?
Its direct complement is #3763AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #379FAE and #4737AE gives you contrast without the vibration.