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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#154255 — Charcoal
#154255 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #154255
- f3f9fc
- cde7f3
- a8d6e9
- 82c4e0
- 5db2d6
- 37a0cd
- 2b84ab
- 216785
- 184a5f
- 0e2d3a
- 051014
Color schemes using #154255
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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#154255 FAQ
What color is #154255?
#154255 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 60% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #154255?
#154255 is rgb(21, 66, 85) in RGB, hsl(198, 60%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 22%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #154255?
White text on this background reaches 10.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.94:1.
What colors go well with #154255?
Its direct complement is #562915. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #561522 and #564915 gives you contrast without the vibration.