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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494436 — Taupe
#494436 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 44° 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 #494436
- f8f8f6
- e5e2db
- d1ccc0
- bdb6a5
- a9a18a
- 958b6f
- 7b725b
- 605947
- 454033
- 2a271f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #494436
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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#494436 FAQ
What color is #494436?
#494436 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494436?
#494436 is rgb(73, 68, 54) in RGB, hsl(44, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494436?
White text on this background reaches 9.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.16:1.
What colors go well with #494436?
Its direct complement is #363B49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364549 and #3B3649 gives you contrast without the vibration.