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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#796253 — Coffee
#796253 is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 24° 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 #796253
- f9f7f6
- e6dfda
- d3c6be
- c0aea2
- ad9686
- 9a7d6a
- 7f6756
- 635043
- 473930
- 2b231d
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #796253
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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#796253 FAQ
What color is #796253?
#796253 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #796253?
#796253 is rgb(121, 98, 83) in RGB, hsl(24, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 31%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #796253?
White text on this background reaches 5.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.68:1.
What colors go well with #796253?
Its direct complement is #536A79. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #537976 and #535679 gives you contrast without the vibration.