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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B48950 — Caramel
#B48950 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #B48950
- faf8f4
- ece2d3
- decbb3
- d0b592
- c29f71
- b48950
- 957040
- 745832
- 543f24
- 332616
- 120d08
Color schemes using #B48950
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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#B48950 FAQ
What color is #B48950?
#B48950 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 40% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B48950?
#B48950 is rgb(180, 137, 80) in RGB, hsl(34, 40%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 56%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B48950?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.63:1.
What colors go well with #B48950?
Its direct complement is #507BB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50ADB4 and #5750B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.