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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#473C3E — Taupe
#473C3E is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 349° 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 #473C3E
- f8f7f7
- e2ddde
- cdc4c6
- b7abad
- a29194
- 8c787c
- 736265
- 5a4c4f
- 403739
- 272122
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #473C3E
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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#473C3E FAQ
What color is #473C3E?
#473C3E is a shade of taupe in the gray family. It has a hue of 349 degrees, 8% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #473C3E?
#473C3E is rgb(71, 60, 62) in RGB, hsl(349, 8%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #473C3E?
White text on this background reaches 10.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.98:1.
What colors go well with #473C3E?
Its direct complement is #3D4846. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D4840 and #3D4448 gives you contrast without the vibration.