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#C66B2F — Copper

#C66B2F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #C66B2F

Color schemes using #C66B2F

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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#C66B2F FAQ

What color is #C66B2F?

#C66B2F is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 62% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #C66B2F?

#C66B2F is rgb(198, 107, 47) in RGB, hsl(24, 62%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 76%, 22%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C66B2F?

White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.55:1.

What colors go well with #C66B2F?

Its direct complement is #2F8AC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2FC6B7 and #2F3EC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.