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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#223E4E — Charcoal
#223E4E is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° 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.
#223e4e
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Tints and shades of #223E4E
- f4f8fa
- d4e3ec
- b3cede
- 93b9cf
- 72a4c1
- 518fb3
- 417694
- 335c74
- 244253
- 162832
- 080e12
Color schemes using #223E4E
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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#223E4E FAQ
What color is #223E4E?
#223E4E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 39% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #223E4E?
#223E4E is rgb(34, 62, 78) in RGB, hsl(202, 39%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 21%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #223E4E?
White text on this background reaches 11.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.87:1.
What colors go well with #223E4E?
Its direct complement is #4E3222. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E2228 and #4E4822 gives you contrast without the vibration.