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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#564B1A — Sepia
#564B1A is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #564B1A
- fbfaf3
- f1ebcf
- e6dbab
- dbcc87
- d0bc63
- c6ad3f
- a48f31
- 807026
- 5c501b
- 383111
- 141106
Color schemes using #564B1A
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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#564B1A FAQ
What color is #564B1A?
#564B1A is a shade of sepia in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 54% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #564B1A?
#564B1A is rgb(86, 75, 26) in RGB, hsl(49, 54%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 70%, 66%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #564B1A?
White text on this background reaches 8.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.42:1.
What colors go well with #564B1A?
Its direct complement is #1A2556. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A4356 and #2D1A56 gives you contrast without the vibration.