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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#59371B — Sepia
#59371B is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 27° 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 #59371B
- fbf7f3
- f0decf
- e5c6ac
- daad88
- cf9464
- c47b40
- a36532
- 7f4f27
- 5b391c
- 372211
- 140c06
Color schemes using #59371B
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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#59371B FAQ
What color is #59371B?
#59371B is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 53% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #59371B?
#59371B is rgb(89, 55, 27) in RGB, hsl(27, 53%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 70%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #59371B?
White text on this background reaches 10.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.99:1.
What colors go well with #59371B?
Its direct complement is #1C3E5A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1C5A57 and #1C1F5A gives you contrast without the vibration.