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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#474D28 — Taupe
#474D28 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #474D28
- f9faf5
- e7ead6
- d4dab7
- c2ca98
- afba79
- 9daa5a
- 818d48
- 656e39
- 484f29
- 2c3019
- 0f1109
Color schemes using #474D28
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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#474D28 FAQ
What color is #474D28?
#474D28 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #474D28?
#474D28 is rgb(71, 77, 40) in RGB, hsl(70, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 48%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #474D28?
White text on this background reaches 8.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.36:1.
What colors go well with #474D28?
Its direct complement is #2E284D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28344D and #41284D gives you contrast without the vibration.