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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B96E4B — Caramel
#B96E4B 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 #B96E4B
- fbf6f4
- eedbd2
- e0c0b0
- d3a48f
- c6896d
- b96e4b
- 99593c
- 78462f
- 563221
- 341e14
- 120b07
Color schemes using #B96E4B
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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#B96E4B FAQ
What color is #B96E4B?
#B96E4B is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B96E4B?
#B96E4B is rgb(185, 110, 75) in RGB, hsl(19, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 59%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B96E4B?
White text on this background reaches 3.89:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.39:1.
What colors go well with #B96E4B?
Its direct complement is #4B96B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BB9A5 and #4B5FB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.