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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#824D4A — Coffee
#824D4A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #824D4A
- f9f5f5
- e8d8d7
- d7bbba
- c69e9c
- b5817e
- a46460
- 87514e
- 6a3f3d
- 4c2d2c
- 2e1b1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #824D4A
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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#824D4A FAQ
What color is #824D4A?
#824D4A is a shade of coffee in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 27% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #824D4A?
#824D4A is rgb(130, 77, 74) in RGB, hsl(3, 27%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 43%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #824D4A?
White text on this background reaches 6.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.11:1.
What colors go well with #824D4A?
Its direct complement is #4A7F82. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4A8269 and #4A6382 gives you contrast without the vibration.