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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C79648 — Copper
#C79648 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #C79648
- fbf8f3
- f0e4cf
- e5cfac
- dabb88
- cfa664
- c49240
- a37832
- 7f5d27
- 5b431c
- 372911
- 140e06
Color schemes using #C79648
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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#C79648 FAQ
What color is #C79648?
#C79648 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 53% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C79648?
#C79648 is rgb(199, 150, 72) in RGB, hsl(37, 53%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 64%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C79648?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #C79648?
Its direct complement is #4878C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #48B8C7 and #5648C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.