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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB7E5D — Caramel
#BB7E5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #BB7E5D
- faf6f4
- eddcd3
- dfc2b2
- d1a791
- c38d70
- b5734f
- 965d3f
- 754931
- 543423
- 332015
- 120b08
Color schemes using #BB7E5D
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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#BB7E5D FAQ
What color is #BB7E5D?
#BB7E5D is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB7E5D?
#BB7E5D is rgb(187, 126, 93) in RGB, hsl(21, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 50%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB7E5D?
White text on this background reaches 3.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.26:1.
What colors go well with #BB7E5D?
Its direct complement is #5D9ABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DBBAD and #5D6BBB gives you contrast without the vibration.