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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493A2D — Taupe
#493A2D is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 28° 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 #493A2D
- f9f7f6
- e7dfd8
- d6c8bb
- c4b09e
- b29881
- a08064
- 846951
- 67523f
- 4a3b2d
- 2d241c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #493A2D
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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#493A2D FAQ
What color is #493A2D?
#493A2D is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 24% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493A2D?
#493A2D is rgb(73, 58, 45) in RGB, hsl(28, 24%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 38%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493A2D?
White text on this background reaches 10.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.93:1.
What colors go well with #493A2D?
Its direct complement is #2D3C49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D4948 and #2D2E49 gives you contrast without the vibration.