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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#553D34 — Taupe
#553D34 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 16° 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 #553D34
- f9f6f6
- e7dcd8
- d6c2bb
- c4a89e
- b28e81
- a07464
- 845f51
- 674a3f
- 4a352d
- 2d201c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #553D34
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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#553D34 FAQ
What color is #553D34?
#553D34 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 24% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #553D34?
#553D34 is rgb(85, 61, 52) in RGB, hsl(16, 24%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 39%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #553D34?
White text on this background reaches 9.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.1:1.
What colors go well with #553D34?
Its direct complement is #344D55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #34554E and #343C55 gives you contrast without the vibration.