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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E372A — Taupe
#4E372A is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 22° 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 #4E372A
- faf7f5
- e9ddd7
- d9c4b8
- c8ab9a
- b8917b
- a8785d
- 8b624b
- 6c4c3a
- 4e372a
- 2f2119
- 110c09
Color schemes using #4E372A
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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#4E372A FAQ
What color is #4E372A?
#4E372A is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 30% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E372A?
#4E372A is rgb(78, 55, 42) in RGB, hsl(22, 30%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 46%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E372A?
White text on this background reaches 11.03:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.9:1.
What colors go well with #4E372A?
Its direct complement is #2B4250. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B504B and #2B3050 gives you contrast without the vibration.