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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#223C57 — Charcoal
#223C57 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #223C57
- f4f7fb
- d2dfee
- b0c8e0
- 8fb0d3
- 6d98c6
- 4b80b9
- 3c6999
- 2f5278
- 213b56
- 142434
- 070d12
Color schemes using #223C57
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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#223C57 FAQ
What color is #223C57?
#223C57 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 44% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #223C57?
#223C57 is rgb(34, 60, 87) in RGB, hsl(211, 44%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 31%, 0%, 66%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #223C57?
White text on this background reaches 11.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.85:1.
What colors go well with #223C57?
Its direct complement is #583E22. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #582322 and #575822 gives you contrast without the vibration.