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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C76C48 — Caramel
#C76C48 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #C76C48
- fbf6f3
- f0d9cf
- e5bcac
- da9f88
- cf8264
- c46540
- a35232
- 7f4027
- 5b2e1c
- 371c11
- 140a06
Color schemes using #C76C48
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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#C76C48 FAQ
What color is #C76C48?
#C76C48 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 53% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C76C48?
#C76C48 is rgb(199, 108, 72) in RGB, hsl(17, 53%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 64%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C76C48?
White text on this background reaches 3.71:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.67:1.
What colors go well with #C76C48?
Its direct complement is #48A3C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #48C7AB and #4863C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.