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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D16729 — Copper
#D16729 is a mid-tone 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 #D16729
- fcf6f2
- f5dacb
- edbfa4
- e5a37d
- de8756
- d66c2e
- b25823
- 8b441b
- 643114
- 3c1e0c
- 150a04
Color schemes using #D16729
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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#D16729 FAQ
What color is #D16729?
#D16729 is a shade of copper in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 67% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D16729?
#D16729 is rgb(209, 103, 41) in RGB, hsl(22, 67%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 80%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D16729?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.68:1.
What colors go well with #D16729?
Its direct complement is #2993D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29D1BA and #2940D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.