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#0E3553 — Charcoal

#0E3553 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 #0E3553

Color schemes using #0E3553

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#0E3553 FAQ

What color is #0E3553?

#0E3553 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 71% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #0E3553?

#0E3553 is rgb(14, 53, 83) in RGB, hsl(206, 71%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(83%, 36%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #0E3553?

White text on this background reaches 12.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.65:1.

What colors go well with #0E3553?

Its direct complement is #532C0E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #530E13 and #534E0E gives you contrast without the vibration.