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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494336 — Taupe
#494336 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 41° 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 #494336
- f8f8f6
- e5e2db
- d1cbc0
- bdb5a5
- a99f8a
- 95896f
- 7b705b
- 605847
- 453f33
- 2a261f
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #494336
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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#494336 FAQ
What color is #494336?
#494336 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494336?
#494336 is rgb(73, 67, 54) in RGB, hsl(41, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494336?
White text on this background reaches 9.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.14:1.
What colors go well with #494336?
Its direct complement is #363C49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364649 and #3A3649 gives you contrast without the vibration.