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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B95E50 — Caramel
#B95E50 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #B95E50
- fbf5f4
- edd6d3
- e0b7b1
- d3988f
- c57a6e
- b85b4c
- 98493d
- 77392f
- 552922
- 341915
- 120907
Color schemes using #B95E50
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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#B95E50 FAQ
What color is #B95E50?
#B95E50 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 43% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B95E50?
#B95E50 is rgb(185, 94, 80) in RGB, hsl(8, 43%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 57%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B95E50?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #B95E50?
Its direct complement is #50ABB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50B993 and #5077B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.