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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#595C2E — Coffee
#595C2E is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #595C2E
- fafaf5
- e9ead6
- d8dab6
- c7cb97
- b7bb78
- a6ab59
- 898e47
- 6b6f38
- 4d4f28
- 2f3018
- 101109
Color schemes using #595C2E
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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#595C2E FAQ
What color is #595C2E?
#595C2E is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #595C2E?
#595C2E is rgb(89, 92, 46) in RGB, hsl(64, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 50%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #595C2E?
White text on this background reaches 7.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3:1.
What colors go well with #595C2E?
Its direct complement is #312E5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E425C and #482E5C gives you contrast without the vibration.