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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#684D2B — Coffee
#684D2B is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 33° 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 #684D2B
- faf8f4
- ede1d3
- dfcbb2
- d1b491
- c39e70
- b5874f
- 966f3f
- 755731
- 543e23
- 332615
- 120d08
Color schemes using #684D2B
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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#684D2B FAQ
What color is #684D2B?
#684D2B is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 41% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #684D2B?
#684D2B is rgb(104, 77, 43) in RGB, hsl(33, 41%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 59%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #684D2B?
White text on this background reaches 7.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.69:1.
What colors go well with #684D2B?
Its direct complement is #2C4768. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C6568 and #2F2C68 gives you contrast without the vibration.