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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55522A — Coffee
#55522A is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #55522A
- fafaf5
- eae9d5
- dbd9b6
- ccc896
- bcb777
- ada758
- 8f8a46
- 6f6c37
- 504d27
- 312f18
- 111108
Color schemes using #55522A
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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#55522A FAQ
What color is #55522A?
#55522A is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 34% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55522A?
#55522A is rgb(85, 82, 42) in RGB, hsl(56, 34%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 51%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55522A?
White text on this background reaches 8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.63:1.
What colors go well with #55522A?
Its direct complement is #2A2D55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A4355 and #3D2A55 gives you contrast without the vibration.