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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE8C41 — Copper
#BE8C41 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #BE8C41
- fbf8f4
- efe3d1
- e3ceae
- d7b98b
- cba368
- bf8e45
- 9f7536
- 7c5b2a
- 59421e
- 362812
- 130e07
Color schemes using #BE8C41
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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#BE8C41 FAQ
What color is #BE8C41?
#BE8C41 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE8C41?
#BE8C41 is rgb(190, 140, 65) in RGB, hsl(36, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE8C41?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.02:1.
What colors go well with #BE8C41?
Its direct complement is #4173BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41B1BE and #4E41BE gives you contrast without the vibration.