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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#25486D — Charcoal
#25486D 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 #25486D
- f4f7fb
- d1dfef
- aec8e3
- 8bb0d7
- 6898cb
- 4580bf
- 36699f
- 2a527c
- 1e3b59
- 122436
- 070d13
Color schemes using #25486D
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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#25486D FAQ
What color is #25486D?
#25486D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 49% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #25486D?
#25486D is rgb(37, 72, 109) in RGB, hsl(211, 49%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 34%, 0%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #25486D?
White text on this background reaches 9.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.23:1.
What colors go well with #25486D?
Its direct complement is #6E4B26. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E2726 and #6D6E26 gives you contrast without the vibration.