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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3141 — Taupe
#4E3141 is a dark desaturated pink sitting at 327° 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 #4E3141
- f9f6f8
- e7d9e1
- d5bcca
- c39fb3
- b1829c
- 9f6585
- 83526d
- 664055
- 492e3d
- 2d1c25
- 100a0d
Color schemes using #4E3141
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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#4E3141 FAQ
What color is #4E3141?
#4E3141 is a shade of taupe in the pink family. It has a hue of 327 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3141?
#4E3141 is rgb(78, 49, 65) in RGB, hsl(327, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 17%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3141?
White text on this background reaches 11.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.84:1.
What colors go well with #4E3141?
Its direct complement is #314E3E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #334E31 and #314E4D gives you contrast without the vibration.