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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#515818 — Sepia
#515818 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 67° 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 #515818
- fbfcf3
- edf2ce
- e0e8a9
- d3dd84
- c6d360
- b9c93b
- 99a72e
- 778324
- 565e1a
- 343910
- 121405
Color schemes using #515818
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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#515818 FAQ
What color is #515818?
#515818 is a shade of sepia in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 57% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #515818?
#515818 is rgb(81, 88, 24) in RGB, hsl(67, 57%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 73%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #515818?
White text on this background reaches 7.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.76:1.
What colors go well with #515818?
Its direct complement is #201858. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #183158 and #401858 gives you contrast without the vibration.