analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B15A1D — Rust
#B15A1D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #B15A1D
- fdf6f2
- f6dcc9
- f0c2a1
- e9a879
- e38d50
- dc7328
- b75e1e
- 8f4917
- 673511
- 3e200a
- 160b04
Color schemes using #B15A1D
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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#B15A1D FAQ
What color is #B15A1D?
#B15A1D is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 72% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B15A1D?
#B15A1D is rgb(177, 90, 29) in RGB, hsl(25, 72%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 84%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B15A1D?
White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #B15A1D?
Its direct complement is #1D72AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DAFA3 and #1D29AF gives you contrast without the vibration.