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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C5F1E — Coffee
#6C5F1E is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #6C5F1E
- fcfaf3
- f2ecce
- e8dda9
- ddcf84
- d3c060
- c9b23b
- a7932e
- 837324
- 5e521a
- 393210
- 141205
Color schemes using #6C5F1E
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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#6C5F1E FAQ
What color is #6C5F1E?
#6C5F1E is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 57% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C5F1E?
#6C5F1E is rgb(108, 95, 30) in RGB, hsl(50, 57%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 72%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C5F1E?
White text on this background reaches 6.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.29:1.
What colors go well with #6C5F1E?
Its direct complement is #1E2B6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E526C and #381E6C gives you contrast without the vibration.