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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A542A — Coffee
#7A542A is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 32° 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 #7A542A
- fbf8f4
- efe1d1
- e3caae
- d7b48b
- cb9d68
- bf8645
- 9f6e36
- 7c562a
- 593e1e
- 362512
- 130d07
Color schemes using #7A542A
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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#7A542A FAQ
What color is #7A542A?
#7A542A is a shade of coffee in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A542A?
#7A542A is rgb(122, 84, 42) in RGB, hsl(32, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 66%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A542A?
White text on this background reaches 6.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #7A542A?
Its direct complement is #2A4F7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A777A and #2C2A7A gives you contrast without the vibration.