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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#474C15 — Taupe
#474C15 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #474C15
- fbfcf3
- eff2ce
- e2e8a9
- d6dd84
- cad360
- bdc93b
- 9da72e
- 7b8324
- 585e1a
- 353910
- 131405
Color schemes using #474C15
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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#474C15 FAQ
What color is #474C15?
#474C15 is a shade of taupe in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 57% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #474C15?
#474C15 is rgb(71, 76, 21) in RGB, hsl(65, 57%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 72%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #474C15?
White text on this background reaches 9.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.31:1.
What colors go well with #474C15?
Its direct complement is #19154C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #152C4C and #35154C gives you contrast without the vibration.