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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC735C — Caramel
#BC735C is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #BC735C
- fbf6f4
- edd9d3
- dfbcb2
- d29f90
- c4836f
- b7664e
- 97533e
- 764130
- 552e23
- 331c15
- 120a07
Color schemes using #BC735C
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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#BC735C FAQ
What color is #BC735C?
#BC735C is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC735C?
#BC735C is rgb(188, 115, 92) in RGB, hsl(14, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 51%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC735C?
White text on this background reaches 3.66:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.75:1.
What colors go well with #BC735C?
Its direct complement is #5CA6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CBCA3 and #5C76BC gives you contrast without the vibration.