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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6724E — Caramel
#C6724E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #C6724E
- fbf6f3
- f0dad0
- e4bdad
- d9a189
- cd8566
- c26942
- a15534
- 7e4229
- 5a2f1d
- 371d12
- 130a06
Color schemes using #C6724E
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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#C6724E FAQ
What color is #C6724E?
#C6724E is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6724E?
#C6724E is rgb(198, 114, 78) in RGB, hsl(18, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6724E?
White text on this background reaches 3.55:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.92:1.
What colors go well with #C6724E?
Its direct complement is #4EA2C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EC6AE and #4E66C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.