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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9247 — Copper
#BD9247 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #BD9247
- fbf8f4
- efe4d1
- e2cfaf
- d6bb8c
- c9a66a
- bd9247
- 9d7838
- 7a5e2c
- 584320
- 352913
- 130e07
Color schemes using #BD9247
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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#BD9247 FAQ
What color is #BD9247?
#BD9247 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 47% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9247?
#BD9247 is rgb(189, 146, 71) in RGB, hsl(38, 47%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 62%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9247?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.37:1.
What colors go well with #BD9247?
Its direct complement is #4772BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47ADBD and #5747BD gives you contrast without the vibration.