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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B85B28 — Copper
#B85B28 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #B85B28
- fcf6f2
- f4dacc
- ebbea6
- e3a27f
- da8659
- d26a32
- af5626
- 88431e
- 623015
- 3b1d0d
- 150a05
Color schemes using #B85B28
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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#B85B28 FAQ
What color is #B85B28?
#B85B28 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 64% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B85B28?
#B85B28 is rgb(184, 91, 40) in RGB, hsl(21, 64%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 78%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B85B28?
White text on this background reaches 4.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.57:1.
What colors go well with #B85B28?
Its direct complement is #2886B8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28B8A2 and #283EB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.