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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC7A4E — Caramel
#BC7A4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #BC7A4E
- fbf7f4
- eeddd2
- e1c4b0
- d4aa8e
- c7906c
- ba774a
- 9b613b
- 794c2e
- 573621
- 352114
- 120c07
Color schemes using #BC7A4E
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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#BC7A4E FAQ
What color is #BC7A4E?
#BC7A4E is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC7A4E?
#BC7A4E is rgb(188, 122, 78) in RGB, hsl(24, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 59%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC7A4E?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #BC7A4E?
Its direct complement is #4E90BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EBCB1 and #4E59BC gives you contrast without the vibration.