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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5B361B — Sepia
#5B361B is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 25° 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 #5B361B
- fbf7f3
- f1ddcf
- e6c4ab
- dbaa87
- d09063
- c6773f
- a46131
- 804c26
- 5c361b
- 382111
- 140c06
Color schemes using #5B361B
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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#5B361B FAQ
What color is #5B361B?
#5B361B is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 54% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5B361B?
#5B361B is rgb(91, 54, 27) in RGB, hsl(25, 54%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 70%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5B361B?
White text on this background reaches 10.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.99:1.
What colors go well with #5B361B?
Its direct complement is #1B405A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B5A55 and #1B205A gives you contrast without the vibration.