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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0594A — Caramel
#B0594A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #B0594A
- faf5f4
- edd7d3
- dfb9b2
- d19b91
- c37c70
- b55e4f
- 964c3f
- 753b31
- 542b23
- 331a15
- 120908
Color schemes using #B0594A
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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#B0594A FAQ
What color is #B0594A?
#B0594A is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 41% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0594A?
#B0594A is rgb(176, 89, 74) in RGB, hsl(9, 41%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 58%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0594A?
White text on this background reaches 4.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.37:1.
What colors go well with #B0594A?
Its direct complement is #4AA1B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4AB08C and #4A6EB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.