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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D4A14 — Sepia
#4D4A14 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #4D4A14
- fcfbf3
- f2f0ce
- e9e5a8
- dfda83
- d5cf5e
- ccc438
- a9a32c
- 847f22
- 5f5b18
- 3a370f
- 141405
Color schemes using #4D4A14
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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#4D4A14 FAQ
What color is #4D4A14?
#4D4A14 is a shade of sepia in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 59% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D4A14?
#4D4A14 is rgb(77, 74, 20) in RGB, hsl(57, 59%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 74%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D4A14?
White text on this background reaches 9.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.31:1.
What colors go well with #4D4A14?
Its direct complement is #14174D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #14334D and #2E144D gives you contrast without the vibration.