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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB6A44 — Caramel
#BB6A44 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #BB6A44
- fbf6f4
- efdbd1
- e2bfaf
- d6a48c
- c9886a
- bd6d47
- 9d5838
- 7a452c
- 583120
- 351e13
- 130b07
Color schemes using #BB6A44
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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#BB6A44 FAQ
What color is #BB6A44?
#BB6A44 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 47% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB6A44?
#BB6A44 is rgb(187, 106, 68) in RGB, hsl(19, 47%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 64%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB6A44?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #BB6A44?
Its direct complement is #4495BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #44BBA5 and #445ABB gives you contrast without the vibration.