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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493213 — Taupe
#493213 is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #493213
- fcf8f3
- f2e2ce
- e9cda8
- dfb783
- d5a15e
- cc8c38
- a9732c
- 845a22
- 5f4018
- 3a270f
- 140e05
Color schemes using #493213
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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#493213 FAQ
What color is #493213?
#493213 is a shade of taupe in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 59% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493213?
#493213 is rgb(73, 50, 19) in RGB, hsl(34, 59%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 74%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493213?
White text on this background reaches 12.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.75:1.
What colors go well with #493213?
Its direct complement is #132A49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #134549 and #161349 gives you contrast without the vibration.