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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#404E31 — Taupe
#404E31 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 89° 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 #404E31
- f7f9f6
- e0e7d9
- c9d5bc
- b2c39f
- 9ab182
- 839f65
- 6b8352
- 546640
- 3c492e
- 242d1c
- 0d100a
Color schemes using #404E31
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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#404E31 FAQ
What color is #404E31?
#404E31 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 89 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #404E31?
#404E31 is rgb(64, 78, 49) in RGB, hsl(89, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 37%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #404E31?
White text on this background reaches 8.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.35:1.
What colors go well with #404E31?
Its direct complement is #3F314E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31324E and #4E314E gives you contrast without the vibration.