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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C97240 — Copper
#C97240 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #C97240
- fcf6f3
- f1dbce
- e7c0aa
- dda585
- d28a61
- c86f3c
- a65b2f
- 824725
- 5d331a
- 381f10
- 140b06
Color schemes using #C97240
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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#C97240 FAQ
What color is #C97240?
#C97240 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C97240?
#C97240 is rgb(201, 114, 64) in RGB, hsl(22, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 68%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C97240?
White text on this background reaches 3.52:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.96:1.
What colors go well with #C97240?
Its direct complement is #4097C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40C9B7 and #4052C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.