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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C76257 — Caramel
#C76257 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #C76257
- fbf4f4
- efd3d0
- e4b3ad
- d8928a
- cc7167
- c15044
- a04035
- 7d322a
- 5a241e
- 361612
- 130806
Color schemes using #C76257
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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#C76257 FAQ
What color is #C76257?
#C76257 is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 50% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C76257?
#C76257 is rgb(199, 98, 87) in RGB, hsl(6, 50%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 56%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C76257?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.31:1.
What colors go well with #C76257?
Its direct complement is #57BCC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57C79A and #5784C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.