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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494936 — Taupe
#494936 is a dark desaturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #494936
- f8f8f6
- e5e5db
- d1d1c0
- bdbda5
- a9a98a
- 95956f
- 7b7b5b
- 606047
- 454533
- 2a2a1f
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #494936
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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#494936 FAQ
What color is #494936?
#494936 is a shade of taupe in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 15% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494936?
#494936 is rgb(73, 73, 54) in RGB, hsl(60, 15%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 26%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494936?
White text on this background reaches 9.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.29:1.
What colors go well with #494936?
Its direct complement is #363649. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #364049 and #403649 gives you contrast without the vibration.