analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C5B2E — Coffee
#5C5B2E is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
#5c5b2e
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Tints and shades of #5C5B2E
- fafaf5
- eaead6
- dadab6
- cbca97
- bbba78
- abaa59
- 8e8d47
- 6f6e38
- 4f4f28
- 303018
- 111109
Color schemes using #5C5B2E
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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#5C5B2E FAQ
What color is #5C5B2E?
#5C5B2E is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C5B2E?
#5C5B2E is rgb(92, 91, 46) in RGB, hsl(59, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 50%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C5B2E?
White text on this background reaches 7.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.99:1.
What colors go well with #5C5B2E?
Its direct complement is #2E2F5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E465C and #442E5C gives you contrast without the vibration.