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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#184949 — Charcoal
#184949 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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 #184949
- f3fbfb
- d0f0f0
- ade4e4
- 89d9d9
- 66cdcd
- 42c2c2
- 34a1a1
- 297e7e
- 1d5a5a
- 123737
- 061313
Color schemes using #184949
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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#184949 FAQ
What color is #184949?
#184949 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 51% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #184949?
#184949 is rgb(24, 73, 73) in RGB, hsl(180, 51%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #184949?
White text on this background reaches 10.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.09:1.
What colors go well with #184949?
Its direct complement is #491818. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #491830 and #493018 gives you contrast without the vibration.