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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#444B2A — Taupe
#444B2A is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 73° 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 #444B2A
- f9f9f5
- e5e9d7
- d1d8b9
- bdc79b
- aab67d
- 96a55f
- 7c884d
- 606a3c
- 454c2b
- 2a2e1a
- 0f1009
Color schemes using #444B2A
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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#444B2A FAQ
What color is #444B2A?
#444B2A is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 28% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #444B2A?
#444B2A is rgb(68, 75, 42) in RGB, hsl(73, 28%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 44%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #444B2A?
White text on this background reaches 9.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.29:1.
What colors go well with #444B2A?
Its direct complement is #312A4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A344B and #422A4B gives you contrast without the vibration.