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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#887D2B — Olive
#887D2B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #887D2B
- fbfaf3
- f0ecd0
- e5deac
- dad088
- cec265
- c3b441
- a29533
- 7e7428
- 5b531d
- 373311
- 131206
Color schemes using #887D2B
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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#887D2B FAQ
What color is #887D2B?
#887D2B is a shade of olive in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #887D2B?
#887D2B is rgb(136, 125, 43) in RGB, hsl(53, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 68%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #887D2B?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.02:1.
What colors go well with #887D2B?
Its direct complement is #2B3688. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B6488 and #4E2B88 gives you contrast without the vibration.