analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#544E40 — Graphite
#544E40 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 42° 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 #544E40
- f8f8f6
- e4e2dc
- d0cbc1
- bcb5a6
- a89f8b
- 948971
- 7a715c
- 5f5847
- 443f33
- 29261f
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #544E40
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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#544E40 FAQ
What color is #544E40?
#544E40 is a shade of graphite in the brown family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 14% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #544E40?
#544E40 is rgb(84, 78, 64) in RGB, hsl(42, 14%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #544E40?
White text on this background reaches 8.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.54:1.
What colors go well with #544E40?
Its direct complement is #404654. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #405054 and #444054 gives you contrast without the vibration.