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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#472D1F — Taupe
#472D1F is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 21° 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 #472D1F
- faf6f4
- ecdcd4
- dec2b3
- cfa893
- c18e72
- b37351
- 945e41
- 744933
- 533524
- 322016
- 120b08
Color schemes using #472D1F
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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#472D1F FAQ
What color is #472D1F?
#472D1F is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 39% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #472D1F?
#472D1F is rgb(71, 45, 31) in RGB, hsl(21, 39%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 56%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #472D1F?
White text on this background reaches 12.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.66:1.
What colors go well with #472D1F?
Its direct complement is #1F3947. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F4741 and #1F2547 gives you contrast without the vibration.