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#C4854A — Copper

#C4854A is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 29° 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 #C4854A

Color schemes using #C4854A

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#C4854A FAQ

What color is #C4854A?

#C4854A is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 29 degrees, 51% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #C4854A?

#C4854A is rgb(196, 133, 74) in RGB, hsl(29, 51%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 62%, 23%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C4854A?

White text on this background reaches 3.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.8:1.

What colors go well with #C4854A?

Its direct complement is #4A89C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4AC4C2 and #4A4CC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.