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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79574E — Coffee
#79574E is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 13° 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.
#79574e
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Tints and shades of #79574E
- f9f6f6
- e7dcd9
- d4c2bc
- c2a7a0
- b08d83
- 9e7267
- 825d53
- 654941
- 49342f
- 2c201c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #79574E
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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#79574E FAQ
What color is #79574E?
#79574E is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 22% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #79574E?
#79574E is rgb(121, 87, 78) in RGB, hsl(13, 22%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 36%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79574E?
White text on this background reaches 6.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.29:1.
What colors go well with #79574E?
Its direct complement is #4E7079. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E796D and #4E5A79 gives you contrast without the vibration.