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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#845C2E — Coffee
#845C2E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 32° 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.
#845c2e
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Tints and shades of #845C2E
- fbf8f4
- efe1d1
- e3caae
- d6b38c
- ca9d69
- be8646
- 9e6e37
- 7b562b
- 583e1f
- 362513
- 130d07
Color schemes using #845C2E
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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#845C2E FAQ
What color is #845C2E?
#845C2E is a shade of coffee in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #845C2E?
#845C2E is rgb(132, 92, 46) in RGB, hsl(32, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #845C2E?
White text on this background reaches 5.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.55:1.
What colors go well with #845C2E?
Its direct complement is #2E5684. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8184 and #312E84 gives you contrast without the vibration.