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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74552F — Coffee
#74552F is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 33° 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 #74552F
- fbf8f4
- ede1d3
- dfcbb2
- d2b490
- c49e6f
- b7874e
- 976f3e
- 765730
- 553e23
- 332615
- 120d07
Color schemes using #74552F
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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#74552F FAQ
What color is #74552F?
#74552F is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 42% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74552F?
#74552F is rgb(116, 85, 47) in RGB, hsl(33, 42%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 59%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74552F?
White text on this background reaches 6.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.08:1.
What colors go well with #74552F?
Its direct complement is #2F4E74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F7074 and #332F74 gives you contrast without the vibration.