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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B08C4A — Caramel
#B08C4A is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #B08C4A
- faf8f4
- ede4d3
- dfcfb2
- d1bb91
- c3a670
- b5914f
- 96783f
- 755d31
- 544323
- 332915
- 120e08
Color schemes using #B08C4A
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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#B08C4A FAQ
What color is #B08C4A?
#B08C4A is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 41% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B08C4A?
#B08C4A is rgb(176, 140, 74) in RGB, hsl(39, 41%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 58%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B08C4A?
White text on this background reaches 3.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.7:1.
What colors go well with #B08C4A?
Its direct complement is #4A6EB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4AA1B0 and #594AB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.