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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C38232 — Copper
#C38232 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #C38232
- fcf8f3
- f2e2ce
- e9cca8
- dfb683
- d59f5e
- cc8938
- a9712c
- 845822
- 5f3f18
- 3a260f
- 140e05
Color schemes using #C38232
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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#C38232 FAQ
What color is #C38232?
#C38232 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 59% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C38232?
#C38232 is rgb(195, 130, 50) in RGB, hsl(33, 59%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 74%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C38232?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.
What colors go well with #C38232?
Its direct complement is #3273C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #32BBC3 and #3932C3 gives you contrast without the vibration.