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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3140 — Taupe
#4E3140 is a dark desaturated pink sitting at 329° 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 #4E3140
- f9f6f7
- e7d9e0
- d5bcc9
- c39fb2
- b1829a
- 9f6583
- 83526b
- 664054
- 492e3c
- 2d1c24
- 100a0d
Color schemes using #4E3140
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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#4E3140 FAQ
What color is #4E3140?
#4E3140 is a shade of taupe in the pink family. It has a hue of 329 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3140?
#4E3140 is rgb(78, 49, 64) in RGB, hsl(329, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 18%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3140?
White text on this background reaches 11.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.84:1.
What colors go well with #4E3140?
Its direct complement is #314E3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #324E31 and #314E4E gives you contrast without the vibration.