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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F3B31 — Taupe
#3F3B31 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 43° 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.
#3f3b31
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Tints and shades of #3F3B31
- f8f8f6
- e4e2dc
- d0ccc1
- bbb5a7
- a79f8c
- 928972
- 78715d
- 5e5848
- 433f34
- 292620
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #3F3B31
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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#3F3B31 FAQ
What color is #3F3B31?
#3F3B31 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 13% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F3B31?
#3F3B31 is rgb(63, 59, 49) in RGB, hsl(43, 13%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F3B31?
White text on this background reaches 11.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.88:1.
What colors go well with #3F3B31?
Its direct complement is #31353F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #313C3F and #34313F gives you contrast without the vibration.