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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C77752 — Caramel
#C77752 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #C77752
- fbf6f3
- f0dad0
- e4bead
- d9a289
- cd8766
- c26b42
- a15734
- 7e4429
- 5a311d
- 371d12
- 130a06
Color schemes using #C77752
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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#C77752 FAQ
What color is #C77752?
#C77752 is a shade of caramel in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 51% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C77752?
#C77752 is rgb(199, 119, 82) in RGB, hsl(19, 51%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 59%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C77752?
White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.19:1.
What colors go well with #C77752?
Its direct complement is #52A2C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52C7B1 and #5267C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.