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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E2C49 — Graphite
#4E2C49 is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #4E2C49
- f9f5f9
- e9d7e6
- d8b9d3
- c79bc0
- b67dad
- a55f9b
- 884d7f
- 6a3c63
- 4c2b47
- 2e1a2b
- 10090f
Color schemes using #4E2C49
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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#4E2C49 FAQ
What color is #4E2C49?
#4E2C49 is a shade of graphite in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 28% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E2C49?
#4E2C49 is rgb(78, 44, 73) in RGB, hsl(309, 28%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 6%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E2C49?
White text on this background reaches 11.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.78:1.
What colors go well with #4E2C49?
Its direct complement is #2C4E31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #384E2C and #2C4E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.