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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE5E41 — Caramel
#BE5E41 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #BE5E41
- fbf5f4
- efd8d1
- e3baae
- d79d8b
- cb7f68
- bf6145
- 9f4f36
- 7c3d2a
- 592c1e
- 361b12
- 130907
Color schemes using #BE5E41
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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#BE5E41 FAQ
What color is #BE5E41?
#BE5E41 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE5E41?
#BE5E41 is rgb(190, 94, 65) in RGB, hsl(14, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE5E41?
White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.87:1.
What colors go well with #BE5E41?
Its direct complement is #41A1BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41BE9D and #4162BE gives you contrast without the vibration.