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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C85A0C — Burnt Orange
#C85A0C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #C85A0C
- fef6f1
- fcdbc4
- f9c098
- f6a56c
- f48a3f
- f17013
- c95b0c
- 9d4709
- 713307
- 441f04
- 180b01
Color schemes using #C85A0C
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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#C85A0C FAQ
What color is #C85A0C?
#C85A0C is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 89% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C85A0C?
#C85A0C is rgb(200, 90, 12) in RGB, hsl(25, 89%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 94%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C85A0C?
White text on this background reaches 4.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.92:1.
What colors go well with #C85A0C?
Its direct complement is #0C7BCA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0CCABB and #0C1CCA gives you contrast without the vibration.