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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552D16 — Taupe
#552D16 is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #552D16
- fcf6f3
- f2dbce
- e9c0a8
- dfa583
- d58a5e
- cc6e38
- a95a2c
- 844622
- 5f3218
- 3a1f0f
- 140b05
Color schemes using #552D16
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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#552D16 FAQ
What color is #552D16?
#552D16 is a shade of taupe in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 59% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552D16?
#552D16 is rgb(85, 45, 22) in RGB, hsl(22, 59%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 74%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552D16?
White text on this background reaches 11.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.77:1.
What colors go well with #552D16?
Its direct complement is #163E55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #16554D and #161E55 gives you contrast without the vibration.