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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E490D — Sepia
#4E490D is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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 #4E490D
- fdfcf2
- f6f2ca
- efe9a2
- e8df7a
- e2d651
- dbcc29
- b6aa1f
- 8e8418
- 665f11
- 3e3a0b
- 161404
Color schemes using #4E490D
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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#4E490D FAQ
What color is #4E490D?
#4E490D is a shade of sepia in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 71% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #4E490D?
#4E490D is rgb(78, 73, 13) in RGB, hsl(55, 71%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 83%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E490D?
White text on this background reaches 9.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.28:1.
What colors go well with #4E490D?
Its direct complement is #0D134E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0D334E and #280D4E gives you contrast without the vibration.