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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E331D — Taupe
#3E331D is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 40° 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 #3E331D
- faf8f5
- ebe4d5
- dccfb5
- cdba95
- bea675
- af9155
- 917744
- 715d35
- 514326
- 312917
- 110e08
Color schemes using #3E331D
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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#3E331D FAQ
What color is #3E331D?
#3E331D is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 36% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E331D?
#3E331D is rgb(62, 51, 29) in RGB, hsl(40, 36%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 53%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E331D?
White text on this background reaches 12.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.7:1.
What colors go well with #3E331D?
Its direct complement is #1D283E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D393E and #231D3E gives you contrast without the vibration.