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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#494E32 — Taupe
#494E32 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 71° 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 #494E32
- f8f9f6
- e4e7d9
- d0d4bc
- bcc2a0
- a8b083
- 939e67
- 798253
- 5f6541
- 44492f
- 292c1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #494E32
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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#494E32 FAQ
What color is #494E32?
#494E32 is a shade of taupe in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 22% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #494E32?
#494E32 is rgb(73, 78, 50) in RGB, hsl(71, 22%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 36%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #494E32?
White text on this background reaches 8.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.42:1.
What colors go well with #494E32?
Its direct complement is #37324E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #323B4E and #45324E gives you contrast without the vibration.