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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D3128 — Taupe
#4D3128 is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 15° 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 #4D3128
- faf6f5
- eadbd6
- dac0b7
- caa498
- ba8979
- aa6e5a
- 8d5a48
- 6e4639
- 4f3229
- 301e19
- 110b09
Color schemes using #4D3128
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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#4D3128 FAQ
What color is #4D3128?
#4D3128 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D3128?
#4D3128 is rgb(77, 49, 40) in RGB, hsl(15, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 36%, 48%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D3128?
White text on this background reaches 11.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.79:1.
What colors go well with #4D3128?
Its direct complement is #28444D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #284D44 and #28314D gives you contrast without the vibration.