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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#845D15 — Sepia
#845D15 is a dark saturated orange sitting at 39° 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 #845D15
- fdf9f2
- f7e7c9
- f0d4a1
- eac278
- e4b04f
- dd9d27
- b8821d
- 906516
- 674910
- 3f2c0a
- 161003
Color schemes using #845D15
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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#845D15 FAQ
What color is #845D15?
#845D15 is a shade of sepia in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 73% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #845D15?
#845D15 is rgb(132, 93, 21) in RGB, hsl(39, 73%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 84%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #845D15?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #845D15?
Its direct complement is #153C84. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #157484 and #251584 gives you contrast without the vibration.