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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55382A — Taupe
#55382A is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 20° 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 #55382A
- faf6f5
- eadcd5
- dbc2b6
- cca896
- bc8e77
- ad7458
- 8f5f46
- 6f4a37
- 503527
- 312018
- 110b08
Color schemes using #55382A
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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#55382A FAQ
What color is #55382A?
#55382A is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 34% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55382A?
#55382A is rgb(85, 56, 42) in RGB, hsl(20, 34%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 51%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55382A?
White text on this background reaches 10.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.99:1.
What colors go well with #55382A?
Its direct complement is #2A4755. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A554E and #2A3155 gives you contrast without the vibration.