analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B64B2B — Rust
#B64B2B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 14° 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.
#b64b2b
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B64B2B
- fcf5f3
- f3d6cd
- eab6a7
- e19781
- d8785b
- d05935
- ad4729
- 873820
- 612817
- 3b180e
- 150905
Color schemes using #B64B2B
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.
Nearby colors
#B64B2B FAQ
What color is #B64B2B?
#B64B2B is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 62% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B64B2B?
#B64B2B is rgb(182, 75, 43) in RGB, hsl(14, 62%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 76%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B64B2B?
White text on this background reaches 5.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.03:1.
What colors go well with #B64B2B?
Its direct complement is #2B95B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BB691 and #2B50B6 gives you contrast without the vibration.