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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A5F47 — Coffee
#8A5F47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 21° 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 #8A5F47
- faf7f5
- eaddd6
- dac3b7
- caa998
- ba9079
- aa765a
- 8d6048
- 6e4b39
- 4f3629
- 302119
- 110c09
Color schemes using #8A5F47
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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#8A5F47 FAQ
What color is #8A5F47?
#8A5F47 is a shade of coffee in the brown family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A5F47?
#8A5F47 is rgb(138, 95, 71) in RGB, hsl(21, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 49%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A5F47?
White text on this background reaches 5.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.81:1.
What colors go well with #8A5F47?
Its direct complement is #47738A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #478A80 and #47518A gives you contrast without the vibration.