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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BF3716 — Rust
#BF3716 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#bf3716
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Tints and shades of #BF3716
- fdf4f1
- f8d1c7
- f4af9d
- ef8c73
- ea6949
- e5471f
- bf3816
- 952c11
- 6b1f0d
- 411308
- 170703
Color schemes using #BF3716
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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#BF3716 FAQ
What color is #BF3716?
#BF3716 is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 79% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BF3716?
#BF3716 is rgb(191, 55, 22) in RGB, hsl(12, 79%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 88%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BF3716?
White text on this background reaches 5.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.77:1.
What colors go well with #BF3716?
Its direct complement is #169EC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #16C08D and #1649C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.