analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#09406A — Charcoal
#09406A is a dark saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #09406A
- f1f8fe
- c6e3fa
- 9bcff6
- 6fbaf3
- 44a5ef
- 1990eb
- 1177c4
- 0d5c99
- 0a426e
- 062843
- 020e17
Color schemes using #09406A
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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#09406A FAQ
What color is #09406A?
#09406A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 84% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #09406A?
#09406A is rgb(9, 64, 106) in RGB, hsl(206, 84%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(92%, 40%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #09406A?
White text on this background reaches 10.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.
What colors go well with #09406A?
Its direct complement is #6C3409. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6C0910 and #6C6509 gives you contrast without the vibration.