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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6A552E — Coffee
#6A552E is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 39° 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 #6A552E
- faf8f4
- ece4d4
- decfb3
- cfba93
- c1a572
- b39151
- 947741
- 745d33
- 534324
- 322816
- 120e08
Color schemes using #6A552E
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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#6A552E FAQ
What color is #6A552E?
#6A552E is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 39% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6A552E?
#6A552E is rgb(106, 85, 46) in RGB, hsl(39, 39%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 57%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6A552E?
White text on this background reaches 7.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.95:1.
What colors go well with #6A552E?
Its direct complement is #2F446A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F616A and #382F6A gives you contrast without the vibration.