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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B8380A — Rust
#B8380A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #B8380A
- fef4f0
- fcd3c4
- fab297
- f7906b
- f56f3e
- f34e12
- cb3e0b
- 9e3008
- 712306
- 451504
- 180701
Color schemes using #B8380A
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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#B8380A FAQ
What color is #B8380A?
#B8380A is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 90% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B8380A?
#B8380A is rgb(184, 56, 10) in RGB, hsl(16, 90%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 95%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B8380A?
White text on this background reaches 5.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.61:1.
What colors go well with #B8380A?
Its direct complement is #0A8AB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0AB88F and #0A32B8 gives you contrast without the vibration.