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#BE843C — Copper

#BE843C is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #BE843C

Color schemes using #BE843C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#BE843C FAQ

What color is #BE843C?

#BE843C is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 52% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #BE843C?

#BE843C is rgb(190, 132, 60) in RGB, hsl(33, 52%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 68%, 25%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #BE843C?

White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.

What colors go well with #BE843C?

Its direct complement is #3C76BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CB7BE and #423CBE gives you contrast without the vibration.