analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B17343 — Caramel
#B17343 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #B17343
- fbf7f4
- eeded2
- e1c5b0
- d4ac8e
- c7936c
- ba7b4a
- 9b643b
- 794e2e
- 573821
- 352214
- 120c07
Color schemes using #B17343
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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#B17343 FAQ
What color is #B17343?
#B17343 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 45% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B17343?
#B17343 is rgb(177, 115, 67) in RGB, hsl(26, 45%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 62%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B17343?
White text on this background reaches 3.89:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.4:1.
What colors go well with #B17343?
Its direct complement is #4382B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43B1AA and #434BB1 gives you contrast without the vibration.