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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3831 — Taupe
#4E3831 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 14° 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 #4E3831
- f9f6f6
- e7dcd9
- d5c2bc
- c3a79f
- b18d82
- 9f7365
- 835e52
- 664940
- 49342e
- 2d201c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #4E3831
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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#4E3831 FAQ
What color is #4E3831?
#4E3831 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3831?
#4E3831 is rgb(78, 56, 49) in RGB, hsl(14, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 37%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3831?
White text on this background reaches 10.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.93:1.
What colors go well with #4E3831?
Its direct complement is #31484E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #314E47 and #31394E gives you contrast without the vibration.