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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494036 — Taupe
#494036 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 32° 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 #494036
- f8f7f6
- e5e0db
- d1c9c0
- bdb2a5
- a99b8a
- 95836f
- 7b6c5b
- 605447
- 453c33
- 2a251f
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #494036
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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#494036 FAQ
What color is #494036?
#494036 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494036?
#494036 is rgb(73, 64, 54) in RGB, hsl(32, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494036?
White text on this background reaches 10.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #494036?
Its direct complement is #363F49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364949 and #373649 gives you contrast without the vibration.