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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A422A — Walnut
#7A422A is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #7A422A
- fbf6f4
- efdad1
- e3beae
- d7a28b
- cb8668
- bf6a45
- 9f5636
- 7c432a
- 59301e
- 361d12
- 130a07
Color schemes using #7A422A
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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#7A422A FAQ
What color is #7A422A?
#7A422A is a shade of walnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A422A?
#7A422A is rgb(122, 66, 42) in RGB, hsl(18, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 66%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A422A?
White text on this background reaches 7.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.64:1.
What colors go well with #7A422A?
Its direct complement is #2A627A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A7A6A and #2A3A7A gives you contrast without the vibration.