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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#493D36 — Taupe
#493D36 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 22° 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 #493D36
- f8f7f6
- e5dfdb
- d1c6c0
- bdaea5
- a9958a
- 957d6f
- 7b665b
- 605047
- 453933
- 2a231f
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #493D36
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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#493D36 FAQ
What color is #493D36?
#493D36 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #493D36?
#493D36 is rgb(73, 61, 54) in RGB, hsl(22, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #493D36?
White text on this background reaches 10.48:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2:1.
What colors go well with #493D36?
Its direct complement is #364249. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364947 and #363949 gives you contrast without the vibration.