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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9855B — Caramel
#B9855B is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #B9855B
- faf7f4
- ecdfd3
- dec6b3
- d0ae92
- c29571
- b47d50
- 956640
- 745032
- 543924
- 332316
- 120c08
Color schemes using #B9855B
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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#B9855B FAQ
What color is #B9855B?
#B9855B is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 40% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9855B?
#B9855B is rgb(185, 133, 91) in RGB, hsl(27, 40%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 51%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9855B?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.57:1.
What colors go well with #B9855B?
Its direct complement is #5B8EB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5BB9B4 and #5B5FB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.