analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C49640 — Copper
#C49640 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #C49640
- fbf9f3
- f0e5cf
- e5d1ac
- dabd88
- cfaa64
- c49640
- a37c32
- 7f6027
- 5b451c
- 372a11
- 140f06
Color schemes using #C49640
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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#C49640 FAQ
What color is #C49640?
#C49640 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 53% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C49640?
#C49640 is rgb(196, 150, 64) in RGB, hsl(39, 53%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 67%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C49640?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.78:1.
What colors go well with #C49640?
Its direct complement is #406EC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40B0C4 and #5440C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.