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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7490F — Rust
#C7490F is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #C7490F
- fef5f1
- fbd6c5
- f7b799
- f4986e
- f17a42
- ee5b17
- c6490f
- 9b390c
- 6f2908
- 431905
- 180902
Color schemes using #C7490F
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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#C7490F FAQ
What color is #C7490F?
#C7490F is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 86% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C7490F?
#C7490F is rgb(199, 73, 15) in RGB, hsl(19, 86%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 92%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7490F?
White text on this background reaches 4.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.39:1.
What colors go well with #C7490F?
Its direct complement is #0F8DC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0FC7A5 and #0F31C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.