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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D4633 — Taupe
#4D4633 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 44° 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 #4D4633
- f9f8f6
- e6e3da
- d3cebe
- c1b8a1
- aea385
- 9b8e69
- 807555
- 645b43
- 484130
- 2b281d
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #4D4633
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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#4D4633 FAQ
What color is #4D4633?
#4D4633 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 20% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D4633?
#4D4633 is rgb(77, 70, 51) in RGB, hsl(44, 20%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 34%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D4633?
White text on this background reaches 9.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.24:1.
What colors go well with #4D4633?
Its direct complement is #333A4D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #33474D and #39334D gives you contrast without the vibration.