analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B15F5D — Caramel
#B15F5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #B15F5D
- faf5f5
- ebd5d5
- dcb6b5
- cc9796
- bd7776
- ae5856
- 904745
- 703736
- 512727
- 311818
- 110808
Color schemes using #B15F5D
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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#B15F5D FAQ
What color is #B15F5D?
#B15F5D is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 35% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B15F5D?
#B15F5D is rgb(177, 95, 93) in RGB, hsl(1, 35%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 47%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B15F5D?
White text on this background reaches 4.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.66:1.
What colors go well with #B15F5D?
Its direct complement is #5DB0B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DB189 and #5D86B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.