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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E3A31 — Taupe
#4E3A31 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 19° 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 #4E3A31
- f9f7f6
- e7ddd9
- d5c4bc
- c3aa9f
- b19182
- 9f7865
- 836252
- 664c40
- 49372e
- 2d211c
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #4E3A31
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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#4E3A31 FAQ
What color is #4E3A31?
#4E3A31 is a shade of taupe in the brown family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E3A31?
#4E3A31 is rgb(78, 58, 49) in RGB, hsl(19, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E3A31?
White text on this background reaches 10.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.97:1.
What colors go well with #4E3A31?
Its direct complement is #31454E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #314E49 and #31364E gives you contrast without the vibration.