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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1C4A4F — Charcoal
#1C4A4F is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 186° 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 #1C4A4F
- f4fafb
- d1ecef
- aedde3
- 8ccfd6
- 69c0ca
- 46b2be
- 37949e
- 2b737b
- 1f5358
- 133236
- 071213
Color schemes using #1C4A4F
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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#1C4A4F FAQ
What color is #1C4A4F?
#1C4A4F is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 48% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1C4A4F?
#1C4A4F is rgb(28, 74, 79) in RGB, hsl(186, 48%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 6%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C4A4F?
White text on this background reaches 9.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.14:1.
What colors go well with #1C4A4F?
Its direct complement is #4F211C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4F1C30 and #4F3B1C gives you contrast without the vibration.