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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#492D39 — Taupe
#492D39 is a dark desaturated pink sitting at 334° 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 #492D39
- f9f6f7
- e7d8df
- d6bbc7
- c49eae
- b28196
- a0647e
- 845167
- 673f50
- 4a2d3a
- 2d1c23
- 100a0c
Color schemes using #492D39
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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#492D39 FAQ
What color is #492D39?
#492D39 is a shade of taupe in the pink family. It has a hue of 334 degrees, 24% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #492D39?
#492D39 is rgb(73, 45, 57) in RGB, hsl(334, 24%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 22%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #492D39?
White text on this background reaches 12.23:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.72:1.
What colors go well with #492D39?
Its direct complement is #2D493D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D492E and #2D4749 gives you contrast without the vibration.