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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE6241 — Caramel
#BE6241 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #BE6241
- fbf6f4
- efd9d1
- e3bcae
- d79f8b
- cb8268
- bf6545
- 9f5236
- 7c402a
- 592e1e
- 361c12
- 130a07
Color schemes using #BE6241
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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#BE6241 FAQ
What color is #BE6241?
#BE6241 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE6241?
#BE6241 is rgb(190, 98, 65) in RGB, hsl(16, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE6241?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #BE6241?
Its direct complement is #419DBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41BEA1 and #415EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.