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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B35E4D — Caramel
#B35E4D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #B35E4D
- faf5f4
- ecd8d3
- debab3
- d09c92
- c27e71
- b46150
- 954e40
- 743d32
- 542c24
- 331b16
- 120908
Color schemes using #B35E4D
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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#B35E4D FAQ
What color is #B35E4D?
#B35E4D is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 40% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B35E4D?
#B35E4D is rgb(179, 94, 77) in RGB, hsl(10, 40%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 57%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B35E4D?
White text on this background reaches 4.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.62:1.
What colors go well with #B35E4D?
Its direct complement is #4DA2B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4DB391 and #4D6FB3 gives you contrast without the vibration.