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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE5507 — Burnt Orange
#CE5507 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #CE5507
- fef6f0
- fddac3
- fbbe96
- faa268
- f8873b
- f66b0e
- ce5707
- a04406
- 733104
- 461d03
- 190a01
Color schemes using #CE5507
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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#CE5507 FAQ
What color is #CE5507?
#CE5507 is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 93% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CE5507?
#CE5507 is rgb(206, 85, 7) in RGB, hsl(24, 93%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 97%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE5507?
White text on this background reaches 4.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.93:1.
What colors go well with #CE5507?
Its direct complement is #077FCF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07CFBB and #071BCF gives you contrast without the vibration.