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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC715C — Caramel
#BC715C is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #BC715C
- fbf6f4
- edd8d3
- dfbbb2
- d29e90
- c4816f
- b7644e
- 97513e
- 763f30
- 552d23
- 331c15
- 120a07
Color schemes using #BC715C
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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#BC715C FAQ
What color is #BC715C?
#BC715C is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC715C?
#BC715C is rgb(188, 113, 92) in RGB, hsl(13, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC715C?
White text on this background reaches 3.71:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.65:1.
What colors go well with #BC715C?
Its direct complement is #5CA8BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CBCA1 and #5C77BC gives you contrast without the vibration.