analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5A4E30 — Coffee
#5A4E30 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 43° 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 #5A4E30
- faf8f5
- e9e4d7
- d9d0b8
- c8bb9a
- b8a77b
- a8925d
- 8b784b
- 6c5e3a
- 4e432a
- 2f2919
- 110e09
Color schemes using #5A4E30
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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#5A4E30 FAQ
What color is #5A4E30?
#5A4E30 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 30% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5A4E30?
#5A4E30 is rgb(90, 78, 48) in RGB, hsl(43, 30%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 47%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5A4E30?
White text on this background reaches 8.18:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.57:1.
What colors go well with #5A4E30?
Its direct complement is #303C5A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #30515A and #39305A gives you contrast without the vibration.