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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493933 — Taupe
#493933 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 16° 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 #493933
- f9f7f6
- e5ddda
- d2c4bf
- bfaaa3
- ac9187
- 99786c
- 7e6257
- 624c44
- 463731
- 2b211e
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #493933
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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#493933 FAQ
What color is #493933?
#493933 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 18% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493933?
#493933 is rgb(73, 57, 51) in RGB, hsl(16, 18%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 30%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493933?
White text on this background reaches 10.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.92:1.
What colors go well with #493933?
Its direct complement is #324248. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #324843 and #323748 gives you contrast without the vibration.