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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2764C — Caramel
#C2764C is a mid-tone moderately 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 #C2764C
- fbf6f4
- efdbd1
- e3c0ae
- d7a58b
- cb8b68
- bf7045
- 9f5b36
- 7c472a
- 59331e
- 361f12
- 130b07
Color schemes using #C2764C
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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#C2764C FAQ
What color is #C2764C?
#C2764C is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 49% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C2764C?
#C2764C is rgb(194, 118, 76) in RGB, hsl(21, 49%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 61%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2764C?
White text on this background reaches 3.51:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.99:1.
What colors go well with #C2764C?
Its direct complement is #4C99C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CC2B0 and #4C5EC2 gives you contrast without the vibration.