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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#474D33 — Taupe
#474D33 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 74° 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 #474D33
- f8f9f6
- e3e6da
- ced3be
- b9c1a1
- a4ae85
- 8f9b69
- 768055
- 5c6443
- 424830
- 282b1d
- 0e0f0a
Color schemes using #474D33
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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#474D33 FAQ
What color is #474D33?
#474D33 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 20% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #474D33?
#474D33 is rgb(71, 77, 51) in RGB, hsl(74, 20%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 34%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #474D33?
White text on this background reaches 8.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.38:1.
What colors go well with #474D33?
Its direct complement is #39334D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #333A4D and #46334D gives you contrast without the vibration.