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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7E5B57 — Coffee
#7E5B57 is a mid-tone desaturated red sitting at 6° 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 #7E5B57
- f9f6f6
- e5dbda
- d2c1bf
- bfa6a3
- ac8b87
- 99706c
- 7e5b57
- 624744
- 463331
- 2b1f1e
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #7E5B57
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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#7E5B57 FAQ
What color is #7E5B57?
#7E5B57 is a shade of coffee in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 18% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E5B57?
#7E5B57 is rgb(126, 91, 87) in RGB, hsl(6, 18%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E5B57?
White text on this background reaches 5.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.52:1.
What colors go well with #7E5B57?
Its direct complement is #587B7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #587E6F and #58677E gives you contrast without the vibration.