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#C6864E — Copper

#C6864E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 28° 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 #C6864E

Color schemes using #C6864E

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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#C6864E FAQ

What color is #C6864E?

#C6864E is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #C6864E?

#C6864E is rgb(198, 134, 78) in RGB, hsl(28, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C6864E?

White text on this background reaches 3.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.92:1.

What colors go well with #C6864E?

Its direct complement is #4E8EC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EC6C2 and #4E52C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.