analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7B5A52 — Coffee
#7B5A52 is a mid-tone desaturated brown sitting at 12° 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.
#7b5a52
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #7B5A52
- f9f6f6
- e6dcda
- d3c2be
- c1a8a1
- ae8d85
- 9b7369
- 805e55
- 644943
- 483530
- 2b201d
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #7B5A52
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.
Nearby colors
#7B5A52 FAQ
What color is #7B5A52?
#7B5A52 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 20% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B5A52?
#7B5A52 is rgb(123, 90, 82) in RGB, hsl(12, 20%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 33%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B5A52?
White text on this background reaches 6.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #7B5A52?
Its direct complement is #52727A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #527A6E and #525E7A gives you contrast without the vibration.