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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C0551B — Burnt Orange
#C0551B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #C0551B
- fdf6f2
- f7d9c9
- f1bca0
- eb9f76
- e6834d
- e06624
- bb531b
- 914015
- 682e0f
- 3f1c09
- 160a03
Color schemes using #C0551B
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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#C0551B FAQ
What color is #C0551B?
#C0551B is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 75% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C0551B?
#C0551B is rgb(192, 85, 27) in RGB, hsl(21, 75%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 86%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C0551B?
White text on this background reaches 4.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.56:1.
What colors go well with #C0551B?
Its direct complement is #1B86C0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BC0A7 and #1B34C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.