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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD5C28 — Copper
#BD5C28 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #BD5C28
- fcf6f2
- f4dacc
- ecbea5
- e4a27e
- db8658
- d36a31
- b05625
- 89431d
- 623015
- 3c1d0d
- 150a04
Color schemes using #BD5C28
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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#BD5C28 FAQ
What color is #BD5C28?
#BD5C28 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 65% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD5C28?
#BD5C28 is rgb(189, 92, 40) in RGB, hsl(21, 65%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 79%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD5C28?
White text on this background reaches 4.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.73:1.
What colors go well with #BD5C28?
Its direct complement is #2889BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28BDA7 and #283FBD gives you contrast without the vibration.