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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#464616 — Taupe
#464616 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #464616
- fbfbf3
- f0f0d0
- e5e5ac
- dada88
- cece65
- c3c341
- a2a233
- 7e7e28
- 5b5b1d
- 373711
- 131306
Color schemes using #464616
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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#464616 FAQ
What color is #464616?
#464616 is a shade of taupe in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 52% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #464616?
#464616 is rgb(70, 70, 22) in RGB, hsl(60, 52%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 69%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #464616?
White text on this background reaches 9.78:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.15:1.
What colors go well with #464616?
Its direct complement is #161646. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #162E46 and #2E1646 gives you contrast without the vibration.