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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B8740F — Copper
#B8740F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #B8740F
- fef9f1
- fae5c5
- f7d29a
- f3be6f
- f0ab43
- ec9718
- c57d10
- 9a610c
- 6e4609
- 432a05
- 180f02
Color schemes using #B8740F
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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#B8740F FAQ
What color is #B8740F?
#B8740F is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 85% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B8740F?
#B8740F is rgb(184, 116, 15) in RGB, hsl(36, 85%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 92%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B8740F?
White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.54:1.
What colors go well with #B8740F?
Its direct complement is #0F53B8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0FA7B8 and #200FB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.