Caramel
Also known as: Philippine Gold , Sweet Mulled Cider , Cookie Dough , Buckthorn Brown
Quietly playful and vibrant, Caramel is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in friendly UI accents and children's products. Caramel plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.10:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Caramel color codes
- HEX
- #AF6F09
- RGB
- rgb(175, 111, 9)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 111, 9, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 90%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 95%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 37%, 95%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(52.9 21.2 57.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.127 69.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgoldenrod #B8860B · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 8001: Ochre brown #9C6B30 · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Caramel works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Caramel
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Caramel by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.10:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Caramel background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Caramel
Caramel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caramel
Caramel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Inca Gold #AA6D28 · ΔE 4.0
- Ginger #B06500 · ΔE 4.2
- Falafel #AA7711 · ΔE 4.3
- Butterbeer #AF7934 · ΔE 4.7
- Chai Tea #A97B2D · ΔE 5.6
- Meteor #BB7431 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Caramel is closest to Mykonos .
FAQ
Caramel FAQs
What color is Caramel?
Caramel is a dark orange with the hex code #AF6F09. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 90% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Caramel?
The hex code for Caramel is #AF6F09. In RGB it's rgb(175, 111, 9), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 37%, 95%, 31%).
What colors go well with Caramel?
Caramel pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Caramel : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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