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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#685D36 — Coffee
#685D36 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #685D36
- faf9f5
- eae6d6
- dad2b7
- cabf98
- baac79
- aa995a
- 8d7e48
- 6e6239
- 4f4629
- 302b19
- 110f09
Color schemes using #685D36
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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#685D36 FAQ
What color is #685D36?
#685D36 is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 32% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #685D36?
#685D36 is rgb(104, 93, 54) in RGB, hsl(47, 32%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 48%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #685D36?
White text on this background reaches 6.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.21:1.
What colors go well with #685D36?
Its direct complement is #364168. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #365A68 and #443668 gives you contrast without the vibration.