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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#553B34 — Taupe
#553B34 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 13° 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 #553B34
- f9f6f6
- e7dcd8
- d6c1bb
- c4a69e
- b28c81
- a07164
- 845c51
- 67483f
- 4a342d
- 2d1f1c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #553B34
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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#553B34 FAQ
What color is #553B34?
#553B34 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 24% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #553B34?
#553B34 is rgb(85, 59, 52) in RGB, hsl(13, 24%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 39%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #553B34?
White text on this background reaches 10.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.06:1.
What colors go well with #553B34?
Its direct complement is #344E55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #34554C and #343E55 gives you contrast without the vibration.