analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E4631 — Coffee
#5E4631 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 28° 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 #5E4631
- faf7f5
- eadfd6
- d9c7b8
- c9af99
- b9977a
- a97f5b
- 8c684a
- 6d5139
- 4e3a29
- 2f2319
- 110c09
Color schemes using #5E4631
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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#5E4631 FAQ
What color is #5E4631?
#5E4631 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 31% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E4631?
#5E4631 is rgb(94, 70, 49) in RGB, hsl(28, 31%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 48%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E4631?
White text on this background reaches 8.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.4:1.
What colors go well with #5E4631?
Its direct complement is #31495E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #315E5C and #31335E gives you contrast without the vibration.