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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B47A5F — Caramel
#B47A5F is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #B47A5F
- faf6f5
- ebdcd5
- dcc1b5
- cda795
- be8c75
- af7255
- 915d44
- 714835
- 513426
- 311f17
- 110b08
Color schemes using #B47A5F
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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#B47A5F FAQ
What color is #B47A5F?
#B47A5F is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 36% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B47A5F?
#B47A5F is rgb(180, 122, 95) in RGB, hsl(19, 36%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 47%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B47A5F?
White text on this background reaches 3.57:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.89:1.
What colors go well with #B47A5F?
Its direct complement is #5F99B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5FB4A4 and #5F6FB4 gives you contrast without the vibration.