analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF6E4D — Caramel
#AF6E4D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #AF6E4D
- faf6f4
- ecdcd4
- dec1b3
- cfa793
- c18c72
- b37251
- 945d41
- 744833
- 533424
- 322016
- 120b08
Color schemes using #AF6E4D
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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#AF6E4D FAQ
What color is #AF6E4D?
#AF6E4D is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 39% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF6E4D?
#AF6E4D is rgb(175, 110, 77) in RGB, hsl(20, 39%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 56%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF6E4D?
White text on this background reaches 4.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.16:1.
What colors go well with #AF6E4D?
Its direct complement is #4C8DAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CAE9D and #4C5CAE gives you contrast without the vibration.