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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493736 — Taupe
#493736 is a dark desaturated red sitting at 3° 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 #493736
- f8f6f6
- e5dcdb
- d1c1c0
- bda6a5
- a98c8a
- 95716f
- 7b5c5b
- 604847
- 453433
- 2a1f1f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #493736
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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#493736 FAQ
What color is #493736?
#493736 is a shade of taupe in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493736?
#493736 is rgb(73, 55, 54) in RGB, hsl(3, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493736?
White text on this background reaches 11.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.88:1.
What colors go well with #493736?
Its direct complement is #364849. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364941 and #363F49 gives you contrast without the vibration.