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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#564E1F — Sepia
#564E1F is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #564E1F
- fbfaf4
- efead1
- e2daaf
- d6cb8c
- c9bb6a
- bdab47
- 9d8e38
- 7a6e2c
- 584f20
- 353013
- 131107
Color schemes using #564E1F
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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#564E1F FAQ
What color is #564E1F?
#564E1F is a shade of sepia in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 47% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #564E1F?
#564E1F is rgb(86, 78, 31) in RGB, hsl(51, 47%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 64%, 66%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #564E1F?
White text on this background reaches 8.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.51:1.
What colors go well with #564E1F?
Its direct complement is #1F2756. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F4356 and #321F56 gives you contrast without the vibration.