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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3731 — Taupe
#4E3731 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 12° 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 #4E3731
- f9f6f6
- e7dcd9
- d5c1bc
- c3a69f
- b18c82
- 9f7165
- 835c52
- 664840
- 49332e
- 2d1f1c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #4E3731
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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#4E3731 FAQ
What color is #4E3731?
#4E3731 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3731?
#4E3731 is rgb(78, 55, 49) in RGB, hsl(12, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 37%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3731?
White text on this background reaches 10.97:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.91:1.
What colors go well with #4E3731?
Its direct complement is #31494E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #314E46 and #313A4E gives you contrast without the vibration.