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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB6E5D — Caramel
#BB6E5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #BB6E5D
- faf5f4
- edd8d3
- dfbab2
- d19d91
- c37f70
- b5624f
- 964f3f
- 753e31
- 542c23
- 331b15
- 120908
Color schemes using #BB6E5D
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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#BB6E5D FAQ
What color is #BB6E5D?
#BB6E5D is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB6E5D?
#BB6E5D is rgb(187, 110, 93) in RGB, hsl(11, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 50%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB6E5D?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #BB6E5D?
Its direct complement is #5DAABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DBB9E and #5D7BBB gives you contrast without the vibration.