analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD8950 — Caramel
#BD8950 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #BD8950
- fbf7f4
- eee0d2
- e1c9b0
- d4b28e
- c79b6c
- ba844a
- 9b6c3b
- 79542e
- 573d21
- 352514
- 120d07
Color schemes using #BD8950
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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#BD8950 FAQ
What color is #BD8950?
#BD8950 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD8950?
#BD8950 is rgb(189, 137, 80) in RGB, hsl(31, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 58%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD8950?
White text on this background reaches 3.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.86:1.
What colors go well with #BD8950?
Its direct complement is #5185BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51BBBD and #5351BD gives you contrast without the vibration.