analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D4E35 — Coffee
#5D4E35 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 38° 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.
#5d4e35
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Tints and shades of #5D4E35
- f9f8f5
- e8e2d7
- d7ccba
- c6b79c
- b5a17e
- a48b60
- 87724e
- 6a593d
- 4c402c
- 2e271a
- 100e09
Color schemes using #5D4E35
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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#5D4E35 FAQ
What color is #5D4E35?
#5D4E35 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 27% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D4E35?
#5D4E35 is rgb(93, 78, 53) in RGB, hsl(38, 27%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 43%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D4E35?
White text on this background reaches 8.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.61:1.
What colors go well with #5D4E35?
Its direct complement is #36455E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #36595E and #3B365E gives you contrast without the vibration.