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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD5747 — Caramel
#BD5747 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #BD5747
- fbf5f4
- efd5d1
- e2b6af
- d6968c
- c9776a
- bd5747
- 9d4638
- 7a362c
- 582720
- 351813
- 130807
Color schemes using #BD5747
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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#BD5747 FAQ
What color is #BD5747?
#BD5747 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 47% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD5747?
#BD5747 is rgb(189, 87, 71) in RGB, hsl(8, 47%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 62%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD5747?
White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.62:1.
What colors go well with #BD5747?
Its direct complement is #47ADBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47BD92 and #4772BD gives you contrast without the vibration.