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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC7457 — Caramel
#BC7457 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #BC7457
- fbf6f4
- eddad3
- e0beb1
- d3a28f
- c5876e
- b86b4c
- 98573d
- 77442f
- 553122
- 341d15
- 120a07
Color schemes using #BC7457
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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#BC7457 FAQ
What color is #BC7457?
#BC7457 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 43% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC7457?
#BC7457 is rgb(188, 116, 87) in RGB, hsl(17, 43%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 54%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC7457?
White text on this background reaches 3.64:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.77:1.
What colors go well with #BC7457?
Its direct complement is #57A0BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57BCA6 and #576DBC gives you contrast without the vibration.