Brown
Caramel
Caramel
#B87333Click to copy
Caramel Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(184, 115, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(29, 57%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(29, 72%, 72%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 38%, 72%, 28%)Copy
Caramel Color Schemes
Complementary
#B87333
Click to copy#3378B8
Click to copyAnalogous
#B83336
Click to copy#B8B533
Click to copySplit Complementary
#33B8B6
Click to copy#3335B8
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B87333
Click to copy#CCA785
Click to copy#EADBCD
Click to copy#68411D
Click to copy#180F07
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCaramel WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.79 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.54 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.48 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.33 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Caramel Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Caramel Color Introduction
Definition
Caramel (HEX #B87333) has the RGB value rgb(184, 115, 51), the HSL value hsl(29°, 57%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 38%, 72%, 28%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Caramel is #3378B8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B83336 and #B8B633 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#33B8B6, #3336B8) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Caramel uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Caramel has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 against white and 5.54:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Caramel has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 57%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: Sweet amber.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Caramel tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Caramel is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Caramel Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
