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#CB5E43 — Copper

#CB5E43 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #CB5E43

Color schemes using #CB5E43

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#CB5E43 FAQ

What color is #CB5E43?

#CB5E43 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 57% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #CB5E43?

#CB5E43 is rgb(203, 94, 67) in RGB, hsl(12, 57%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 67%, 20%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #CB5E43?

White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.

What colors go well with #CB5E43?

Its direct complement is #43B0CB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43CBA2 and #436CCB gives you contrast without the vibration.