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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B98E55 — Caramel
#B98E55 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #B98E55
- fbf8f4
- ede2d3
- dfcbb2
- d2b590
- c49f6f
- b7894e
- 97713e
- 765830
- 553f23
- 332615
- 120d07
Color schemes using #B98E55
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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#B98E55 FAQ
What color is #B98E55?
#B98E55 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 42% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B98E55?
#B98E55 is rgb(185, 142, 85) in RGB, hsl(34, 42%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 54%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B98E55?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.06:1.
What colors go well with #B98E55?
Its direct complement is #5580B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #55B3B9 and #5C55B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.