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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B15D6A — Caramel
#B15D6A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #B15D6A
- faf5f5
- ebd5d8
- dcb5bb
- cc969e
- bd7681
- ae5663
- 904550
- 70363f
- 51272d
- 31181b
- 11080a
Color schemes using #B15D6A
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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#B15D6A FAQ
What color is #B15D6A?
#B15D6A is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 35% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B15D6A?
#B15D6A is rgb(177, 93, 106) in RGB, hsl(351, 35%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 40%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B15D6A?
White text on this background reaches 4.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.64:1.
What colors go well with #B15D6A?
Its direct complement is #5DB1A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DB17B and #5D94B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.