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#CC7D38 — Copper

#CC7D38 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 28° 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 #CC7D38

Color schemes using #CC7D38

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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#CC7D38 FAQ

What color is #CC7D38?

#CC7D38 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #CC7D38?

#CC7D38 is rgb(204, 125, 56) in RGB, hsl(28, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 73%, 20%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #CC7D38?

White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.

What colors go well with #CC7D38?

Its direct complement is #3887CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38CCC7 and #383DCC gives you contrast without the vibration.