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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#53370E — Sepia
#53370E is a dark saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #53370E
- fdf8f2
- f6e4ca
- efd0a2
- e8bc7a
- e2a851
- db9429
- b67a1f
- 8e5f18
- 664411
- 3e290b
- 160f04
Color schemes using #53370E
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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#53370E FAQ
What color is #53370E?
#53370E is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 71% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #53370E?
#53370E is rgb(83, 55, 14) in RGB, hsl(36, 71%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 83%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #53370E?
White text on this background reaches 10.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.92:1.
What colors go well with #53370E?
Its direct complement is #0E2A53. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0E4C53 and #150E53 gives you contrast without the vibration.