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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B78124 — Copper
#B78124 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #B78124
- fcf9f2
- f5e5cb
- edd2a4
- e5bf7d
- deac56
- d6982e
- b27e23
- 8b621b
- 644614
- 3c2b0c
- 150f04
Color schemes using #B78124
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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#B78124 FAQ
What color is #B78124?
#B78124 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 67% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B78124?
#B78124 is rgb(183, 129, 36) in RGB, hsl(38, 67%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 80%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B78124?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.18:1.
What colors go well with #B78124?
Its direct complement is #245AB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #24A4B7 and #3824B7 gives you contrast without the vibration.