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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C3328 — Taupe
#3C3328 is a dark desaturated brown 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 #3C3328
- f9f8f6
- e6e1da
- d3cabe
- c1b3a1
- ae9c85
- 9b8569
- 806d55
- 645543
- 483d30
- 2b251d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #3C3328
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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#3C3328 FAQ
What color is #3C3328?
#3C3328 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 20% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C3328?
#3C3328 is rgb(60, 51, 40) in RGB, hsl(33, 20%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 33%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C3328?
White text on this background reaches 12.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.7:1.
What colors go well with #3C3328?
Its direct complement is #29323D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #293C3D and #2A293D gives you contrast without the vibration.