analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#164054 — Charcoal
#164054 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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.
#164054
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Tints and shades of #164054
- f3f9fc
- cee7f2
- a9d4e8
- 84c2de
- 5fafd4
- 3a9dcb
- 2d81a8
- 236583
- 19485e
- 0f2c39
- 050f14
Color schemes using #164054
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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#164054 FAQ
What color is #164054?
#164054 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 58% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #164054?
#164054 is rgb(22, 64, 84) in RGB, hsl(199, 58%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 24%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #164054?
White text on this background reaches 11.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.9:1.
What colors go well with #164054?
Its direct complement is #552A16. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #551622 and #554916 gives you contrast without the vibration.