analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#705E51 — Coffee
#705E51 is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 25° 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 #705E51
- f9f7f6
- e5dfdb
- d1c7c0
- bdafa4
- aa9789
- 967f6e
- 7c685a
- 605146
- 453a32
- 2a231e
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #705E51
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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#705E51 FAQ
What color is #705E51?
#705E51 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 25 degrees, 16% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #705E51?
#705E51 is rgb(112, 94, 81) in RGB, hsl(25, 16%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #705E51?
White text on this background reaches 6.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.41:1.
What colors go well with #705E51?
Its direct complement is #516370. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51706E and #515470 gives you contrast without the vibration.