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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B554E — Charcoal
#1B554E is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 173° 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 #1B554E
- f3fbfa
- d0f0ec
- ace5de
- 88dad0
- 65cec2
- 41c3b4
- 33a295
- 287e74
- 1d5b53
- 113733
- 061312
Color schemes using #1B554E
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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#1B554E FAQ
What color is #1B554E?
#1B554E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 52% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1B554E?
#1B554E is rgb(27, 85, 78) in RGB, hsl(173, 52%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 0%, 8%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B554E?
White text on this background reaches 8.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.46:1.
What colors go well with #1B554E?
Its direct complement is #551B22. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #551B3F and #55311B gives you contrast without the vibration.