analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7D5440 — Coffee
#7D5440 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 20° 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 #7D5440
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- dac3b7
- caa998
- ba8f79
- aa755a
- 8d5f48
- 6e4a39
- 4f3529
- 302019
- 110b09
Color schemes using #7D5440
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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#7D5440 FAQ
What color is #7D5440?
#7D5440 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7D5440?
#7D5440 is rgb(125, 84, 64) in RGB, hsl(20, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 49%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7D5440?
White text on this background reaches 6.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.21:1.
What colors go well with #7D5440?
Its direct complement is #40687D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #407D72 and #404A7D gives you contrast without the vibration.