analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#525620 — Coffee
#525620 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #525620
- fafbf4
- eceed2
- dee2af
- d0d58d
- c2c86b
- b4bc49
- 959c3a
- 74792d
- 535720
- 333514
- 121307
Color schemes using #525620
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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#525620 FAQ
What color is #525620?
#525620 is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 46% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #525620?
#525620 is rgb(82, 86, 32) in RGB, hsl(64, 46%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 63%, 66%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #525620?
White text on this background reaches 7.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #525620?
Its direct complement is #232056. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #203756 and #3E2056 gives you contrast without the vibration.