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#214954 — Charcoal

#214954 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #214954

Color schemes using #214954

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#214954 FAQ

What color is #214954?

#214954 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 44% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #214954?

#214954 is rgb(33, 73, 84) in RGB, hsl(193, 44%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 13%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #214954?

White text on this background reaches 9.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.15:1.

What colors go well with #214954?

Its direct complement is #542C21. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #54212F and #544621 gives you contrast without the vibration.