analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C26E47 — Caramel
#C26E47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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.
#c26e47
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C26E47
- fbf6f4
- efdad0
- e4bead
- d8a38a
- cc8767
- c16b44
- a05735
- 7d442a
- 5a311e
- 361e12
- 130a06
Color schemes using #C26E47
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.
Nearby colors
#C26E47 FAQ
What color is #C26E47?
#C26E47 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 50% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C26E47?
#C26E47 is rgb(194, 110, 71) in RGB, hsl(19, 50%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 63%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C26E47?
White text on this background reaches 3.74:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.62:1.
What colors go well with #C26E47?
Its direct complement is #479BC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47C2AB and #475EC2 gives you contrast without the vibration.