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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B87E51 — Caramel
#B87E51 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #B87E51
- fbf7f4
- edded3
- dfc5b2
- d2ad90
- c4946f
- b77b4e
- 97653e
- 764e30
- 553823
- 332215
- 120c07
Color schemes using #B87E51
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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#B87E51 FAQ
What color is #B87E51?
#B87E51 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B87E51?
#B87E51 is rgb(184, 126, 81) in RGB, hsl(26, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 56%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B87E51?
White text on this background reaches 3.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.14:1.
What colors go well with #B87E51?
Its direct complement is #518BB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51B8B1 and #5158B8 gives you contrast without the vibration.