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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7C5236 — Coffee
#7C5236 is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #7C5236
- faf7f4
- ecddd4
- dec4b3
- cfab93
- c19272
- b37851
- 946241
- 744d33
- 533724
- 322116
- 120c08
Color schemes using #7C5236
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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#7C5236 FAQ
What color is #7C5236?
#7C5236 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 39% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C5236?
#7C5236 is rgb(124, 82, 54) in RGB, hsl(24, 39%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 56%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C5236?
White text on this background reaches 6.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.12:1.
What colors go well with #7C5236?
Its direct complement is #36607C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #367C75 and #363D7C gives you contrast without the vibration.