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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B05345 — Caramel
#B05345 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #B05345
- fbf5f4
- eed6d2
- e0b7b0
- d3988f
- c6796d
- b95a4b
- 99483c
- 78382f
- 562821
- 341914
- 120907
Color schemes using #B05345
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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#B05345 FAQ
What color is #B05345?
#B05345 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 44% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B05345?
#B05345 is rgb(176, 83, 69) in RGB, hsl(8, 44%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 61%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B05345?
White text on this background reaches 5.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.17:1.
What colors go well with #B05345?
Its direct complement is #45A2B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #45B089 and #456CB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.