analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E4928 — Coffee
#5E4928 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 37° 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 #5E4928
- faf8f4
- ece3d3
- deceb3
- d0b892
- c2a371
- b48e50
- 957540
- 745b32
- 544124
- 332816
- 120e08
Color schemes using #5E4928
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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#5E4928 FAQ
What color is #5E4928?
#5E4928 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E4928?
#5E4928 is rgb(94, 73, 40) in RGB, hsl(37, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 57%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E4928?
White text on this background reaches 8.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.46:1.
What colors go well with #5E4928?
Its direct complement is #283C5D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28575D and #2E285D gives you contrast without the vibration.