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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#23385C — Charcoal
#23385C is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #23385C
- f4f6fb
- d2dcee
- b0c2e1
- 8ea8d4
- 6c8dc7
- 4a73ba
- 3b5e9b
- 2e4979
- 213557
- 142035
- 070b12
Color schemes using #23385C
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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#23385C FAQ
What color is #23385C?
#23385C is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 45% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #23385C?
#23385C is rgb(35, 56, 92) in RGB, hsl(218, 45%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 39%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #23385C?
White text on this background reaches 11.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.79:1.
What colors go well with #23385C?
Its direct complement is #5C4723. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C2B23 and #555C23 gives you contrast without the vibration.