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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC5D61 — Caramel
#BC5D61 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #BC5D61
- faf4f5
- edd3d4
- dfb2b4
- d19194
- c37074
- b54f54
- 963f43
- 753134
- 542326
- 331517
- 120808
Color schemes using #BC5D61
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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#BC5D61 FAQ
What color is #BC5D61?
#BC5D61 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC5D61?
#BC5D61 is rgb(188, 93, 97) in RGB, hsl(357, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 48%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC5D61?
White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.88:1.
What colors go well with #BC5D61?
Its direct complement is #5DBBB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DBB88 and #5D91BB gives you contrast without the vibration.