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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#563B34 — Taupe
#563B34 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 12° 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 #563B34
- f9f6f5
- e8dbd8
- d6c0bb
- c4a59d
- b38a80
- a16f63
- 855b50
- 68473e
- 4b332d
- 2d1f1b
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #563B34
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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#563B34 FAQ
What color is #563B34?
#563B34 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 25% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #563B34?
#563B34 is rgb(86, 59, 52) in RGB, hsl(12, 25%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 40%, 66%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #563B34?
White text on this background reaches 10.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #563B34?
Its direct complement is #344F56. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #34564C and #343E56 gives you contrast without the vibration.