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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD7E47 — Copper
#BD7E47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 28° 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 #BD7E47
- fbf7f4
- efdfd1
- e2c7af
- d6af8c
- c9966a
- bd7e47
- 9d6738
- 7a512c
- 583a20
- 352313
- 130c07
Color schemes using #BD7E47
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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#BD7E47 FAQ
What color is #BD7E47?
#BD7E47 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 47% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD7E47?
#BD7E47 is rgb(189, 126, 71) in RGB, hsl(28, 47%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 62%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD7E47?
White text on this background reaches 3.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.24:1.
What colors go well with #BD7E47?
Its direct complement is #4786BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47BDB9 and #474BBD gives you contrast without the vibration.