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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#514B38 — Taupe
#514B38 is a dark desaturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #514B38
- f9f8f6
- e5e3da
- d2cebf
- bfb8a3
- aca387
- 998e6c
- 7e7557
- 625b44
- 464131
- 2b281e
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #514B38
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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#514B38 FAQ
What color is #514B38?
#514B38 is a shade of taupe in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 18% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #514B38?
#514B38 is rgb(81, 75, 56) in RGB, hsl(46, 18%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 31%, 68%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #514B38?
White text on this background reaches 8.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.41:1.
What colors go well with #514B38?
Its direct complement is #383E51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #384B51 and #3F3851 gives you contrast without the vibration.