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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#512C22 — Taupe
#512C22 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 13° 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 #512C22
- faf6f4
- edd9d3
- dfbcb2
- d19f91
- c38270
- b5654f
- 96523f
- 754031
- 542e23
- 331c15
- 120a08
Color schemes using #512C22
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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#512C22 FAQ
What color is #512C22?
#512C22 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 41% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #512C22?
#512C22 is rgb(81, 44, 34) in RGB, hsl(13, 41%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 58%, 68%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #512C22?
White text on this background reaches 12.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.73:1.
What colors go well with #512C22?
Its direct complement is #234853. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #235345 and #233053 gives you contrast without the vibration.