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#283A4D — Charcoal

#283A4D 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 #283A4D

Color schemes using #283A4D

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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#283A4D FAQ

What color is #283A4D?

#283A4D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #283A4D?

#283A4D is rgb(40, 58, 77) in RGB, hsl(211, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 25%, 0%, 70%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #283A4D?

White text on this background reaches 11.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.8:1.

What colors go well with #283A4D?

Its direct complement is #4D3B28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D2928 and #4D4D28 gives you contrast without the vibration.