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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3138 — Taupe
#4E3138 is a dark desaturated red sitting at 346° 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 #4E3138
- f9f6f6
- e7d9dc
- d5bcc2
- c39fa7
- b1828d
- 9f6573
- 83525e
- 664049
- 492e34
- 2d1c20
- 100a0b
Color schemes using #4E3138
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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#4E3138 FAQ
What color is #4E3138?
#4E3138 is a shade of taupe in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3138?
#4E3138 is rgb(78, 49, 56) in RGB, hsl(346, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 28%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3138?
White text on this background reaches 11.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.
What colors go well with #4E3138?
Its direct complement is #314E48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #314E39 and #31474E gives you contrast without the vibration.