analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3D3F31 — Taupe
#3D3F31 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 69° 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.
#3d3f31
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Tints and shades of #3D3F31
- f8f8f6
- e3e4dc
- cdd0c1
- b8bba7
- a3a78c
- 8d9272
- 74785d
- 5b5e48
- 414334
- 282920
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #3D3F31
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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#3D3F31 FAQ
What color is #3D3F31?
#3D3F31 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 13% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3D3F31?
#3D3F31 is rgb(61, 63, 49) in RGB, hsl(69, 13%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 22%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3D3F31?
White text on this background reaches 10.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.
What colors go well with #3D3F31?
Its direct complement is #33313F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31363F and #3A313F gives you contrast without the vibration.