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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28424D — Charcoal
#28424D is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #28424D
- f5f8fa
- d6e4ea
- b7cfda
- 98bbca
- 79a7ba
- 5a92aa
- 48788d
- 395e6e
- 29434f
- 192930
- 090e11
Color schemes using #28424D
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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#28424D FAQ
What color is #28424D?
#28424D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #28424D?
#28424D is rgb(40, 66, 77) in RGB, hsl(198, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 14%, 0%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28424D?
White text on this background reaches 10.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.98:1.
What colors go well with #28424D?
Its direct complement is #4D3328. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D282F and #4D4628 gives you contrast without the vibration.