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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C17053 — Caramel
#C17053 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #C17053
- fbf6f4
- efd9d1
- e2bcaf
- d6a08c
- c9836a
- bd6747
- 9d5338
- 7a412c
- 582f20
- 351c13
- 130a07
Color schemes using #C17053
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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#C17053 FAQ
What color is #C17053?
#C17053 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 47% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C17053?
#C17053 is rgb(193, 112, 83) in RGB, hsl(16, 47%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 57%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C17053?
White text on this background reaches 3.68:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.71:1.
What colors go well with #C17053?
Its direct complement is #53A3C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53C1A7 and #536CC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.