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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA7D5E — Caramel
#BA7D5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #BA7D5E
- faf6f4
- ecdcd3
- dec1b3
- d0a792
- c28c71
- b47150
- 955c40
- 744832
- 543424
- 331f16
- 120b08
Color schemes using #BA7D5E
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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#BA7D5E FAQ
What color is #BA7D5E?
#BA7D5E is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 40% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BA7D5E?
#BA7D5E is rgb(186, 125, 94) in RGB, hsl(20, 40%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 49%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA7D5E?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.18:1.
What colors go well with #BA7D5E?
Its direct complement is #5E9CBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5EBAAB and #5E6EBA gives you contrast without the vibration.