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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B97050 — Caramel
#B97050 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #B97050
- fbf6f4
- eddbd3
- e0bfb1
- d3a48f
- c5886e
- b86d4c
- 98583d
- 77452f
- 553122
- 341e15
- 120b07
Color schemes using #B97050
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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#B97050 FAQ
What color is #B97050?
#B97050 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 43% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B97050?
#B97050 is rgb(185, 112, 80) in RGB, hsl(18, 43%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 57%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B97050?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #B97050?
Its direct complement is #509AB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50B9A4 and #5065B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.