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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78540D — Sepia
#78540D is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #78540D
- fdf9f1
- f9e8c7
- f4d79d
- efc673
- ebb548
- e6a31e
- c08715
- 966911
- 6b4c0c
- 412e07
- 171003
Color schemes using #78540D
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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#78540D FAQ
What color is #78540D?
#78540D is a shade of sepia in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 80% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #78540D?
#78540D is rgb(120, 84, 13) in RGB, hsl(40, 80%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 89%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78540D?
White text on this background reaches 6.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.07:1.
What colors go well with #78540D?
Its direct complement is #0D3177. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0D6677 and #1F0D77 gives you contrast without the vibration.