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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494E31 — Taupe
#494E31 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 70° 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 #494E31
- f9f9f6
- e5e7d9
- d1d5bc
- bdc39f
- a9b182
- 959f65
- 7b8352
- 606640
- 45492e
- 2a2d1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #494E31
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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#494E31 FAQ
What color is #494E31?
#494E31 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494E31?
#494E31 is rgb(73, 78, 49) in RGB, hsl(70, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 37%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494E31?
White text on this background reaches 8.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.42:1.
What colors go well with #494E31?
Its direct complement is #36314E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #313B4E and #45314E gives you contrast without the vibration.