analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#814B42 — Coffee
#814B42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #814B42
- faf6f5
- ead9d6
- dabcb7
- ca9f98
- ba8379
- aa665a
- 8d5348
- 6e4139
- 4f2e29
- 301c19
- 110a09
Color schemes using #814B42
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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#814B42 FAQ
What color is #814B42?
#814B42 is a shade of coffee in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 32% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #814B42?
#814B42 is rgb(129, 75, 66) in RGB, hsl(9, 32%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 49%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #814B42?
White text on this background reaches 6.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.02:1.
What colors go well with #814B42?
Its direct complement is #427780. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42806A and #425880 gives you contrast without the vibration.