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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#492E2D — Taupe
#492E2D is a dark desaturated red sitting at 2° 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 #492E2D
- f9f6f6
- e7d9d8
- d6bcbb
- c49f9e
- b28381
- a06664
- 845351
- 67413f
- 4a2e2d
- 2d1c1c
- 100a0a
Color schemes using #492E2D
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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#492E2D FAQ
What color is #492E2D?
#492E2D is a shade of taupe in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 24% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #492E2D?
#492E2D is rgb(73, 46, 45) in RGB, hsl(2, 24%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 38%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #492E2D?
White text on this background reaches 12.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.71:1.
What colors go well with #492E2D?
Its direct complement is #2D4849. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D493C and #2D3A49 gives you contrast without the vibration.