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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#474D2D — Taupe
#474D2D is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 71° 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 #474D2D
- f9f9f5
- e5e8d8
- d1d7ba
- bec59d
- aab47f
- 97a362
- 7c864f
- 61693e
- 454b2c
- 2a2e1b
- 0f1009
Color schemes using #474D2D
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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#474D2D FAQ
What color is #474D2D?
#474D2D is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 26% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #474D2D?
#474D2D is rgb(71, 77, 45) in RGB, hsl(71, 26%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 42%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #474D2D?
White text on this background reaches 8.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.37:1.
What colors go well with #474D2D?
Its direct complement is #332D4D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D374D and #432D4D gives you contrast without the vibration.