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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D4014 — Taupe
#4D4014 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #4D4014
- fcfaf3
- f2eace
- e9daa8
- dfca83
- d5b95e
- cca938
- a98c2c
- 846d22
- 5f4e18
- 3a300f
- 141105
Color schemes using #4D4014
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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#4D4014 FAQ
What color is #4D4014?
#4D4014 is a shade of taupe in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 59% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D4014?
#4D4014 is rgb(77, 64, 20) in RGB, hsl(46, 59%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 74%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D4014?
White text on this background reaches 10.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.06:1.
What colors go well with #4D4014?
Its direct complement is #14214D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #143E4D and #23144D gives you contrast without the vibration.