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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1895D — Caramel
#B1895D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #B1895D
- faf7f5
- ebe0d5
- dcc9b5
- ccb296
- bd9b76
- ae8456
- 906c45
- 705436
- 513c27
- 312518
- 110d08
Color schemes using #B1895D
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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#B1895D FAQ
What color is #B1895D?
#B1895D is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 35% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1895D?
#B1895D is rgb(177, 137, 93) in RGB, hsl(31, 35%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 47%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1895D?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.61:1.
What colors go well with #B1895D?
Its direct complement is #5D86B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DB0B1 and #5F5DB1 gives you contrast without the vibration.