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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B85D32 — Copper
#B85D32 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #B85D32
- fcf6f3
- f2d9ce
- e8bda9
- dda184
- d38460
- c9683b
- a7542e
- 834224
- 5e2f1a
- 391d10
- 140a05
Color schemes using #B85D32
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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#B85D32 FAQ
What color is #B85D32?
#B85D32 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 57% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B85D32?
#B85D32 is rgb(184, 93, 50) in RGB, hsl(19, 57%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 73%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B85D32?
White text on this background reaches 4.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.65:1.
What colors go well with #B85D32?
Its direct complement is #328EB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #32B8A0 and #324BB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.