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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#885E2B — Coffee
#885E2B is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #885E2B
- fbf8f3
- f0e2d0
- e5cbac
- dab588
- ce9f65
- c38941
- a27033
- 7e5728
- 5b3f1d
- 372611
- 130d06
Color schemes using #885E2B
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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#885E2B FAQ
What color is #885E2B?
#885E2B is a shade of coffee in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #885E2B?
#885E2B is rgb(136, 94, 43) in RGB, hsl(33, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 68%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #885E2B?
White text on this background reaches 5.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.68:1.
What colors go well with #885E2B?
Its direct complement is #2B5588. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B8388 and #2F2B88 gives you contrast without the vibration.