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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D6A31 — Coffee
#6D6A31 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #6D6A31
- fafaf4
- ecebd4
- dddbb4
- cfcc93
- c0bc73
- b2ad53
- 938f42
- 737034
- 525025
- 323116
- 121108
Color schemes using #6D6A31
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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#6D6A31 FAQ
What color is #6D6A31?
#6D6A31 is a shade of coffee in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 38% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D6A31?
#6D6A31 is rgb(109, 106, 49) in RGB, hsl(57, 38%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 55%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D6A31?
White text on this background reaches 5.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.76:1.
What colors go well with #6D6A31?
Its direct complement is #31346D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31526D and #4C316D gives you contrast without the vibration.