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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C65E4E — Caramel
#C65E4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #C65E4E
- fbf4f3
- f0d4d0
- e4b4ad
- d99489
- cd7466
- c25342
- a14334
- 7e3429
- 5a251d
- 371712
- 130806
Color schemes using #C65E4E
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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#C65E4E FAQ
What color is #C65E4E?
#C65E4E is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C65E4E?
#C65E4E is rgb(198, 94, 78) in RGB, hsl(8, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C65E4E?
White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.11:1.
What colors go well with #C65E4E?
Its direct complement is #4EB6C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EC69A and #4E7AC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.