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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD801F — Copper
#BD801F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #BD801F
- fdf9f2
- f6e5c9
- f0d2a1
- e9be79
- e3ab50
- dc9728
- b77c1e
- 8f6117
- 674611
- 3e2a0a
- 160f04
Color schemes using #BD801F
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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#BD801F FAQ
What color is #BD801F?
#BD801F is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 72% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD801F?
#BD801F is rgb(189, 128, 31) in RGB, hsl(37, 72%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 84%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD801F?
White text on this background reaches 3.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.27:1.
What colors go well with #BD801F?
Its direct complement is #1F5BBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FAABD and #311FBD gives you contrast without the vibration.