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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C05A1B — Burnt Orange
#C05A1B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #C05A1B
- fdf6f2
- f7dac9
- f1bfa0
- eba376
- e6884d
- e06c24
- bb581b
- 914515
- 68310f
- 3f1e09
- 160b03
Color schemes using #C05A1B
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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#C05A1B FAQ
What color is #C05A1B?
#C05A1B is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 75% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C05A1B?
#C05A1B is rgb(192, 90, 27) in RGB, hsl(23, 75%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 86%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C05A1B?
White text on this background reaches 4.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.72:1.
What colors go well with #C05A1B?
Its direct complement is #1B81C0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BC0AD and #1B2FC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.