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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA8021 — Copper
#BA8021 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #BA8021
- fdf9f2
- f6e5ca
- efd1a2
- e8be7a
- e1aa52
- da962b
- b57c20
- 8d6119
- 654512
- 3e2a0b
- 160f04
Color schemes using #BA8021
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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#BA8021 FAQ
What color is #BA8021?
#BA8021 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 70% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BA8021?
#BA8021 is rgb(186, 128, 33) in RGB, hsl(37, 70%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 82%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA8021?
White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.2:1.
What colors go well with #BA8021?
Its direct complement is #215CBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #21A8BA and #3321BA gives you contrast without the vibration.