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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#08505E — Charcoal
#08505E is a dark saturated teal sitting at 190° 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 #08505E
- f1fcfe
- c6f1fa
- 9be7f6
- 6fddf3
- 44d2ef
- 19c8eb
- 11a6c4
- 0d8299
- 0a5d6e
- 063843
- 021417
Color schemes using #08505E
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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#08505E FAQ
What color is #08505E?
#08505E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 190 degrees, 84% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #08505E?
#08505E is rgb(8, 80, 94) in RGB, hsl(190, 84%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(91%, 15%, 0%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #08505E?
White text on this background reaches 9.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.32:1.
What colors go well with #08505E?
Its direct complement is #5E1608. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E0825 and #5E4108 gives you contrast without the vibration.